This document discusses the concept of soundwalls and listening modes. It defines key terms like soundscape, listening-in-search, listening-in-readiness, background listening, inclusive soundwalls, seclusive soundwalls, and intrusive soundwalls. It also describes an art installation called Tinny Scoots that was created by the author to explore these concepts. The author proposes further studying how listening modes are affected by soundwalls and how soundwalls impact social interactions.