It's likely that you've experienced it. A quiet room. No music. No conversation. Then suddenly, a thin high-pitched tone appears out of nowhere. It lingers. It fades. And you’re left wondering what just happened. Is it random? Is it damaged? Is your brain doing something much more intricate behind the scenes? In this episode, we uncover what that brief ringing really reveals about your auditory system, nervous system, and the strange ways your brain fills in silence. The answer isn’t dramatic. It's more than that. The most common sensations can reveal the most intricate systems at work.
