Is Silence a Luxury?

What does a city sound like when it’s making us sick?

In the first episode of Peer to Ear, we dive into Dr. Jimena de Gortari’s research on urban noise and the invisible ways it shapes our bodies, our sleep, and our everyday lives. From chronic exhaustion and stress to the idea of silence as a privilege, this episode explores how sound pollution has become both a public health crisis and a form of social inequality.

Why are some people condemned to live in constant noise while others can afford quiet? And what would a healthier, more just city actually sound like?

A conversation about noise, power, rest, and the hidden soundtrack of urban life.

What is Peer to Ear?

Peer to Ear is an AI-powered conversation podcast from Universidad Iberoamericana Mexico City.

Using artificial voices and real academic research, each episode transforms IBERO’s ideas, studies, and expertise into dynamic conversations designed for curious minds everywhere.

From artificial intelligence and democracy to sustainability, culture, philosophy, and the future of society, Peer to Ear makes complex research accessible, engaging, and surprisingly human.

Not lectures. Not interviews.
Ideas — translated for the streaming generation.