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Re:AI headphones let you listen to a single person in crowd,... by wruza on Wednesday May 29, 2024 @08:13AM (#40511092)
This isn't your issue though. A group chooses to talk in an environment where they can barely hear each other. Rather than using a device for it, I'd recommend to perceive the problem as it is and solve it in a conventional way. E.g. by saying "I couldn't hear shit, and you too probably. That's stupid, let's go <goodplacename> instead" unless it's hard to do. Generally these places are designed for you to suffer unless you're screaming all the time and are indifferent to surroundings. I don't get why people go there and leave money, cause I wouldn't go there even for that money. You don't want an AI device that replaces respect for each others limits.
Re:AI headphones let you listen to a single person in crowd,... by ghaff on Wednesday May 29, 2024 @08:21AM (#40511155)
It's sort of inevitable in crowded situations. My main objection is when there's also loud music when that really isn't the purpose of the gathering.
Re:AI headphones let you listen to a single person in crowd,... by pavel_lishin on Wednesday May 29, 2024 @08:52AM (#40511430)
It's certainly their issue if they want to continue spending time with the group doing what most of the group prefers.

> I don't get why people go there and leave money, cause I wouldn't go there even for that money.

That's a problem with lack of empathy and understanding on your part, not with the group dynanimcs of that person's friends.

Re:AI headphones let you listen to a single person in crowd,... by wruza on Wednesday May 29, 2024 @09:34AM (#40511828)
Group dynamics are hard, see Abilene paradox. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abilene_paradox
Re:AI headphones let you listen to a single person in crowd,... by boringg on Wednesday May 29, 2024 @09:54AM (#40512045)
Always suspected this - didn't know there was an actual term for it. Thanks!
Re:AI headphones let you listen to a single person in crowd,... by drewg123 on Wednesday May 29, 2024 @11:13AM (#40512811)
You don't always have a choice. Sometimes there are loud places where you just have to be (airports, train stations, etc). My most frustrating time is transiting airports with my wife, who is a very quiet talker.