Chapter 1
The birth of portable music
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Chapter 2
How the Walkman changed society
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Chapter 3
The evolution to digital
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The Sony Walkman revolution
Ch 2 · How the Walkman changed society
Glossary
walkman effect (noun)
The sociological phenomenon of using personal music players to create a private bubble in public spaces. It's the reason you can politely ignore strangers on your daily commute.
The sociological phenomenon of using personal music players to create a private bubble in public spaces. It's the reason you can politely ignore strangers on your daily commute.
Quiz
What was the name of the orange button on the original Walkman that lowered music volume?
Fun Fact
Walkman fitness boom: Sales of running shoes skyrocketed in the 1980s because portable music made outdoor jogging feel like fun rather than a chore.
Quiz
What did early critics fear would happen to people wearing Walkman headphones in public?