What if the world's biggest problems could be solved simply by listening better?
Sound expert Julian Treasure takes us on a journey from the ancient rhythms of ocean waves to the eerie hum of a black hole — and argues that our collective failure to truly listen is costing us more than we realise. We're talking $10 trillion a year in disengagement and miscommunication, a loneliness epidemic, and leaders who don't hear the people they serve.
With warmth, wit and insight, Julian unpacks why we've lost the art of listening and shares three surprisingly simple ways to get it back.
Whether you're a business leader, a parent, or just someone who wants to connect more deeply with the world around you, this talk will change how you use your ears. ? Julian Treasure is the world’s leading authority on conscious communication, with over 2 decades dedicated to transforming how individuals and organisations connect through skilled listening and powerful speaking.
A former musician, Julian went on to pioneer the use of sound in business, helping global brands design soundscapes that drive engagement and performance. He has since trained and inspired leaders, teams, and organisations worldwide to overcome destructive communication habits and develop the skills of authentic human connection.
A recognised TED thought leader, Julian’s five TED Talks have been viewed more than 160 million times. His talk How to Speak So That People Want to Listen is the sixth most viewed TED Talk of all time. He is the author of three acclaimed books: Sound Business (2014), How to Be Heard (2017), and Sound Affects (2025), and his insights are regularly featured in international media and top podcasts such as Diary of a CEO.
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Julian Treasure discusses the profound impact of sound and listening on human connection, mental health, and education. He argues that while society prioritizes speaking and writing, the skill of listening is neglected, leading to systemic distrust and loneliness. By exploring the different categories of sound—from nature to the cosmos—he encourages a return to conscious listening to foster empathy and understanding.
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When I was 6 years old, my mum gave me this record, and we used to enjoy it together.
In the years, the tune changed, and I learned to play the instrument.
Are there any drummers in the society?
Cool.
I'm afraid they still seem to be heard.
In the world, my sons are taking this with the university, and if you have
I'm encouraging them to play the instrument.
Whether you're playing in a band or an orchestra, you'll be developing
A truly real opportunity to learn.
That's the thing you'll be playing in a band or an orchestra.
They are also planning better on many cognitive issues.
Playing the game is good for you.
I'm in a band, I'm making records,
I got a chance to do two of the John Peel sessions.
That's what has been said about my name,
Julian Treasure at the door.
Are you sure that's a good idea, Julian Treasure?
That's the only one I have, John.
That is my real name.
Twenty years ago, I gave my life to a sound with the business.
I was doing a university-level audio society.
Consider the question, how is your university doing?
They are designing soundscapes in environments like this.
On the way I was writing a book and I had the opportunity to do
A TED question, and I think Herb would have written this.
That question has sparked a few more TED questions,
It was in the way I received the epiphany.
The university's audio society was very difficult.
because most institutions do not think about how they are university-like
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The reason at this point is that there are more people saying they don't hear.
It was the experience.
Please allow me to provide that by giving you the example of two of my TED talks.
The third one concerns writing.
The first thing concerns writing.
The first thing to be seen was through a crowd of first people
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We are very pleased to hear it, but not to say it.
That writing doesn't work well.
People are concerned about writing with the hearing.
The opportunity is knocking.
We are all doing it together.
Writing is a skill.
They are skills you can engage with and train.
It's not an opportunity.
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a mirror of today's world,
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Well, it starts with writing.
These are the ways in which we deal with things.
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What do I get,
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Is that the way we encourage them at school?
It's like this, isn't it?
We are not writing for children on how to speak,
We are not writing.
Is this really true?
We are writing for children first
but I'm having an interesting conversation,
the most education they have received
What are they having?
It's interesting.
I'll give you a bit more communication.
We're not writing anything particularly interesting.
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to decide millions of dollars
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Communication is important to hear,
We often write a lot of the time.
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What are we supposed to write?
for this kind of thing
every day, every day,
It's going to be interesting.
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Half of the culture is alive
in institutions now
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There is a chart in my book
the great civilizations of the world
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How can people live in such a way?
I don't know.
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to use communication language
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What are we talking about?
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and the future
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It's good enough.
What is the best way to stay healthy?
Let someone else do it
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We have life
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for business
some of them are mine
running businesses
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Raise your head
It's about time.
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populace
how would they feel
heard it,
if they felt valued,
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business politics
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and years
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What is your opinion?
Well, this is the land of America,
at cost
America
$1.2 trillion
and years
with differences,
to introduce him
the right things,
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to say things to people,
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And why am I involved in this?
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Dealing with caregivers.
I will hear you,
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that's what matters
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It's about time.
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a large number of craftsmen
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problem dealing with the ego
with this process as well.
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to produce
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In the world.
It's impossible.
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in the direction
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to do things for ourselves,
with anyone
with the world interacting with us
It may be possible to change it
Where are we starting?
significantly.
It's impressive.
We are all together
I want to hear
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sell it at that price.
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It's impressive.
Do you know
Are you working?
in a related position,
hope to
may you be
any three
the common
over the years
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in addition
and the conversations of other people,
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with each one of them.
A'n hyfforddwyr.
I am speaking
I am years and years old.
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to do with us.
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incredible years
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about 200 million people
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to find meaning
or the truths
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taxonomy
to develop it
for my very good friend,
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live sound recording
to deal with the world,
I have adjusted one category.
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of the Bernie categories.
Geophony.
And for many years.
There are many beautiful sounds
Hello,
about dealing with problems.
Clever.
Do you hear it
Good evening,
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You will go back in time.
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anything like
3.5 million of butterflies.
That is the sound of the most recent history.
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I want to change
natural soundscape
And from the living things
We are sharing the years with them.
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It's very interesting.
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in the 1970s
What's up?
It's very interesting.
I am going to play.
your common sense
In the world.
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and the greatest of the wonders
for many years.
By the light of the moon.
It's going to vote on the disputes.
That's exactly it.
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be able to discuss
1,500 kilometers
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a whole oes
new leaf
He was able to do that.
Why can't I use the rewards?
60,000 songs
I'm going ahead
at any time
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and 10 of these
He was able to do it.
I'm going up
My interests are mine.
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Much of that is not interesting.
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The world was in a truly real state.
we have not yet developed it
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offenses
to create
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It's very hard to come out.
It's a bit unclear, if you would like
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I hope your website,
Quiet Parks International,
You can come out
Are you map?
and truly for you
I found a, perhaps,
Write in truth.
Felly, it's impossible to be indifferent
and it was interesting.
I began with this,
and the support being spiritual,
to move,
new spiritual.
There is one more type,
You're the one I've given it to
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Cosmophony
The world is changing.
Now, most people think
spiritual in spirit,
No, it's not.
In spirit,
You can't hear,
Does anyone at all have the ability to hear,
AC ati.
Well, if that were true,
It is spiritual in the spiritual.
It's plasma.
more, more beautiful
plasma
your own plasma
Is anyone there?
to begin the games.
Felly, the spirit of sound
with plenty of interest
dodge or dodge
to deal with the accusations,
I will fall, and the spirit will be gone
the spirit
I'm talking about
sound spirits
with
diddorolion
a hundred million a year,
a year of roads.
Full soundscapes.
It's very easy for us to hear.
Some places are interesting,
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for
periodic view
the plan
Galaxy Perseus
the spirit of the gas glow
to create a truly realistic sound.
57 October a little
I never heard of it,
and NASA
changed to back
so that you may be able to hear
And a sound of interest.
If you think about it
That's interesting,
Are you okay?
Dyna and sound
o ddiddorol.
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I've taken your place
a little bit to begin with
to be inspired.
I will give it to you
three syllables
I'll contact you
be able to come from each other
using
I did it for us
Even more mutual understanding.
That was the first one.
Spirituality.
Rhoi i chi
three minutes,
a little while
and the day
the spirit
during the period when you will be able to
I've got it.
It's giving you your chance
in the spiritual elevation of the heights,
Can you say
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That was the first one.
The spirit I am speaking with
Even more mutual understanding.
That's exactly what I need to do
Where will you be?
A little while on the day
three questions on this.
Is this your voice after me
How are you?
I'm going to help her do it
What do you want me to do?
It's going to do it for me.
Delete?
Recently,
and the times
spirituality
The first period, of course,
Your spirit.
What do you know
I hear you,
Do you know
I hear you,
Do you hear me?
It's something different.
The second period,
degeneration,
Otherwise, it's work.
It takes effort.
I hear the spirit.
The third period,
destruction
Determination to understand
My person eraill.
If you take them seriously,
You can write to them.
It is not writing,
It is faith.
You can also write a letter of recommendation.
Recently,
destruction
There is always something to learn.
Are you writing in inspiration?
Well guys,
It's only one period
and the spirit of writing.
It's always the same.
That makes sense.
something I believe you'll recognize,
I need much more of that
In the world around us today.
I'm asking you,
Where will you be going from there,
the training
the most frequent communication
you're the one they're seeing
If you know anyone else.
You can get the communication,
What are you doing?
Otherwise, we are not using
write it
with the most communication,
That's a great opportunity to take advantage of.
For the purpose of providing this training,
You will increase
A deal in the world.
You will see me there.
Thank you.