Episode #237: Chris Berdik

In Episode #237, award-winning science journalist Chris Berdik joins Osi for a conversation about something we often overlook: noise. They discuss how the sounds that surround us every day, even the ones we barely notice, can disrupt sleep, increase stress, affect heart health, and slow childhood development. They also discuss how noise is transforming ecosystems, from busy city streets to the depths of the ocean.Link to read Clamor - Norton.com/books/9781324006992Follow Chris' Substack at - Substack.com/@chrisberdikChris Berdik is a journalist who covers science, health, technology, and education. He is the author of Clamor: How Noise Took Over the World—and How We Can Take It Back (W. W. Norton, 2025), which explores the power of noise and soundscapes, and Mind Over Mind: The Surprising Power of Expectations (Penguin, 2012), a deep dive into the placebo effect across medical and non-medical settings. His journalism career includes roles as a staff editor at The Atlantic, a research editor at Mother Jones, and a senior science and medicine writer for Boston University's news and alumni publication, Bostonia.