Lollipops as a Noise Reduction Device?

A transcript of the above NPR Weekend Edition Saturday episode can be found here: https://www.npr.org/transcripts/138622229

Offering lollipops after a loud party, with the idea that giving people something to occupy their mouths might help reduce noise levels. While this is not a realistic or recommended approach for occupational noise control, it’s a fascinating reminder of how creative thinking can spark new perspectives. Sometimes unconventional ideas, even if not practical, push us to challenge routine strategies and look for innovative ways to improve hearing conservation and workplace environments. In noise control, engineering and evidence-based solutions come first, but creative thinking can inspire meaningful progress.