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I get the impression that all of these studies, especially the ones that specifically reference "sensory deprivation", have subjects sitting in this room doing nothing. Is it possible that simple boredom plays a significant part here?
– Aaronaught
Commented Feb 26, 2014 at 21:04
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"However, Vaughan Bell has questioned whether the experimental method rather than the silence caused hallucinations through heightened anxiety.[3]" mindfull.spc.org/vaughan/Bell_2010_JNMD.pdf acousticengineering.wordpress.com/2013/07/22/…
– endolith
Commented May 5, 2014 at 19:26
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@endolith Thank you. I intended to expand this answer at some point... probably the time to do it and include this alternative explanation for the effects.
– user5582
Commented May 5, 2014 at 19:40
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Can Silence Actually Drive You Crazy? by Veritasium is a video that also explores this question.
– Rowan Freeman
Commented May 8, 2014 at 2:48
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How much later do you expect to add more to the answer? Maybe a little for the second anniversary of the last edit in 25 days? (-;
– hippietrail
Commented Apr 23, 2015 at 5:31

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