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The only Question to Answer | Gaurav Chintamani | TEDxAshokaUniversity
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-31 15:22
आई सेटिक ओके थिंग्स बिग बटा समवन द अगेन। >> दिस इज़ रियली अनकंफर्टेबल। माई फर्स्ट इंस्टिंग फॉर एनीथिंग दैट आई हैव बीन आस्क टु डू इज़ टू से नो। अपार्ट फ्रॉम द फैट द्याट आई हैव मेड अ आर्ट फॉर्म आउट ऑफ बीइंग ले। आई डोंट लाइक चेंजिंग थिंग्स अप। आई मीन आई एम अ म्यूजिशियन एट हार्ट। एंड द होल पॉइंट द जॉब डिस्क्रिप्शन ऑफ बीइंग अ म्यूजिशियन इज टू इंद एंडलेस सीज़्लेस रेपेटेशन। यू हैव टू डू द सेम थिंग अगेन एंड अगेन अगेन एंड अगेन एंड अगेन एंड अगेन इरिस्पेक्टिव ऑफ़ हाउ यू फील रेस्पेक्टिव ऑफ़ व्हाट्स गोइंग ऑन अराउंड यू एंड यू ...
Keeping sound in mind | Jacilyn Ledford | TEDxSavannah
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-25 15:10
[Applause] What sound is always playing but only you can hear it. For each of us, this is the voice within our own inner dialogue. As humans, we move throughout our days with this internal conversation that stays rambling.Sometimes it's quiet. Other times it is maddening for as loud as it gets. Science tells us these internal conversations are a part of our brain waves which we have simplified to call the thinking mind.These are the rhythms of our thoughts as we navigate the world around us. For me, a human ...
Comunicare è dare voce all'anima | Malika Ayane | TEDxCagliari
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-09 16:33
Technology & Communication - The industry observes the development of real-time translation earpieces for smartphones, questioning their impact on understanding nuances and intentions in communication [1][2] - The industry acknowledges that language, while valuable, can be used to mislead or harm, highlighting the complexities of communication [3][4] - The industry notes that while technology facilitates language exchange, it may inadvertently lead to separation by hindering the assimilation of different cultures [6] Linguistics & Semiotics - The industry emphasizes the importance of sound as a richer and more universally understood form of communication than language alone, appealing to emotions and senses [6][7] - The industry suggests exploring the translation of emotional and linguistic expressions into sounds to enhance understanding [8] - The industry recognizes that songs, through the combination of words and sound, can evoke deep emotions and memories that language alone cannot fully capture [8][9]
The sounds I recorded on a 5000 mile bike trip | Paul Cheese | TEDxRoyal Tunbridge Wells
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-06 17:00
Project Overview - The project involved cycling over 5,000 miles across the UK to collect over 11,000 sounds [1] - The goal was to create a piece of music using only the collected everyday sounds [1] Sound Analysis & Categorization - Sounds were categorized by nearest note and tempo [1] - Common tempos were identified, such as 98 beats per minute [1] - Examples of sounds at 98 bpm include a motorbike idling, a fireman retracting a ladder, and a section of a Blackbird call [1] Musical Composition - Everyday sounds were used to create various musical elements, such as bass drums, high hat symbols, and snare drums [2] - Electric substations were found to produce the note of G, used for bass lines [5] - Melodies and chords were created by combining different notes and tones collected from various locations [8] Community Engagement - The project involved interactions with local people, who often provided assistance and suggestions for sound sources [2][3] - The kindness and involvement of people were a significant aspect of the journey [2] Key Findings - Common sounds and tempos exist across nature, industry, people, and places [1] - Everyday sounds can be transformed into musical elements [1][2]
How to listen like a fish | Dr. Heather Spence | TEDxGeorgeMasonU
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-20 17:00
Core Argument - The presentation advocates for heightened awareness of the surrounding soundscape, emphasizing its informative, emotional, and participatory nature [1][4][21] - It suggests that tuning into sounds broadens perspective and provides key information for control and understanding of one's environment [18][19] - The presentation proposes practical exercises, drawing from neuroscience, ecology, and music, to improve sound awareness and interaction [14][15][16][17] Sensory Perception & Environment - Humans often limit themselves by not paying attention to the world of sound, contrasting the limited visual field with the expansive auditory field [6] - Sound conveys information about danger, time, cues, and food, and the ability to recognize and interpret sounds can be practiced [9][10] - Sounds evoke emotions and personal associations, influencing behavior and reactions, even subconsciously [11][12][13] Practical Application - The presentation encourages incorporating sound awareness into daily routines, such as in elevators or during walks, to discover surprising sounds [19][20] - It suggests interacting with annoying noises through humming, clapping, or tapping to better understand and harmonize with them [20] - The presentation promotes "soundscape tourism," encouraging the recording of sounds in new environments to create sound memories [21] Impact & Control - By tuning into the world of sound, individuals can thoughtfully curate their personal space, emphasizing healthy and happy sounds while masking or harmonizing negative ones [22] - Increased sound awareness allows individuals to anticipate bodily reactions and be mindful of the sonic impact on others [23] - The presentation concludes that tuning into the world of sound empowers individuals to shape it, emphasizing the constant presence of sounds and the choice to engage with them [23]