[LAD] twice as loud

Ralf Mardorf ralf.mardorf at alice-dsl.net
Thu Jul 22 21:25:10 UTC 2010


On Thu, 2010-07-22 at 13:56 -0700, James Warden wrote:
> > This is
> > probably closer to the object size comparison.
> > I wonder how well we can judge something like twice the
> > brightness.
> > -- 
> 
> or smelling a perfume twice stronger :)

Because the impression of loudness is a mix of 'taste' and something
that is measurable. A jackhammer might become easier double as loud as a
enjoyable tune.

When do we feel having sex twice as good? Measurable by hormone release?




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