In this class, we’ll talk about how our brains allow us to make sense of the sounds around us. How do we tell which direction a bear is coming from in the woods so we know which way to run? How can you tune in to specific conversations and ignore others at a loud party? Do specific neurons in the brain respond to specific sounds? Can experience and training change how we hear? Lastly, we’ll discuss how hearing is necessary for speech, and the crazy consequences of messing with our auditory feedback.