#Sound and Memory

[omegaphilosophia]

The Philosophy of the Ears

The philosophy of the ears examines the role of hearing and sound in human experience, perception, and understanding. It explores the auditory sense as a way of engaging with the world, particularly in relation to communication, music, language, and consciousness. The ears, as the organs of hearing, play a critical role not only in sensory perception but also in how we understand time, space, and meaning.

Key Themes in the Philosophy of the Ears:

Auditory Perception and Reality:

Hearing provides a unique way of perceiving the world, distinct from vision or touch. Sound is temporal and dynamic, and the philosophy of hearing explores how this shapes our experience of time, movement, and change.

Unlike sight, which is oriented around spatial dimensions, hearing is immersive, with sound surrounding us. This leads to philosophical questions about how sound contributes to our sense of place, environment, and presence in the world.

Hearing and Language:

The ears are crucial for understanding language. Spoken language depends on the ability to hear, and through hearing, we comprehend meaning, tone, and context.

Philosophers of language have explored how sound influences the structure of communication, including the emotional, symbolic, and practical aspects of spoken words. Ludwig Wittgenstein, for example, explored how meaning is conveyed through the sounds of language, while J.L. Austin focused on how spoken utterances perform actions in the world.

Music and Aesthetic Experience:

The philosophy of the ears is deeply connected to the philosophy of music. Music, as an auditory art form, engages the ears in profound ways, evoking emotion, memory, and reflection.

Philosophers such as Schopenhauer and Nietzsche have examined music as a form of non-linguistic expression that communicates deep truths about existence and human emotion, offering an aesthetic experience that is uniquely accessible through hearing.

Sound and Memory:

Hearing plays a key role in memory. Sounds can evoke strong emotional responses and memories, often more intensely than visual stimuli. Familiar sounds, such as a loved one’s voice or a piece of music, can trigger recollections, suggesting that auditory experiences are deeply tied to personal and collective memory.

This ties into phenomenology, where the experience of hearing is explored as part of how we relate to and recall the past, shaping our understanding of identity and lived experience.

Hearing and Consciousness:

The experience of hearing is closely tied to consciousness. Sound can shift our awareness and attention, sometimes affecting our emotions and thoughts on a subconscious level.

The phenomenology of hearing looks at how auditory experiences contribute to the flow of consciousness. Sound is immediate and often cannot be ignored, meaning it can shape attention and awareness in ways that other senses do not.

Sound, Silence, and Meditation:

Silence is as important as sound in the philosophy of the ears. Philosophers like John Cage have explored the relationship between sound and silence, emphasizing how silence is not merely the absence of sound but a space for reflection and deeper awareness.

In Buddhism and Zen, the practice of deep listening and silence is often used in meditation to focus the mind and cultivate inner peace. Hearing becomes a means of connecting to the present moment, highlighting the ear’s role in spiritual and contemplative practices.

Hearing and the Ethical Dimension:

Hearing has an ethical dimension, particularly in the context of listening. To truly listen to someone involves not just the mechanical process of hearing sounds but being open to understanding and empathizing with the speaker.

Emmanuel Levinas argued that ethical responsibility involves "listening" to the Other—being receptive to their needs, suffering, and presence. The ears are thus not just passive receivers but active participants in interpersonal ethics and moral responsibility.

Hearing and Social Interaction:

Hearing plays a fundamental role in social interactions. The act of listening is essential to communication, collaboration, and understanding within societies. The ear is the organ that allows us to engage with others, participate in dialogue, and form communities.

In this sense, the ears are key to the philosophy of communication, where listening is as important as speaking. Martin Buber's philosophy of dialogue emphasizes the importance of genuine listening in establishing meaningful relationships between individuals.

Ears and the Body-Mind Connection:

The ears serve as a gateway to both intellectual and emotional experiences, illustrating the connection between body and mind. Auditory stimuli can provoke both cognitive processing and visceral emotional reactions, reinforcing the idea that the mind and body are interconnected through sensory perception.

Embodied cognition theories suggest that hearing influences not just our mental states but also our physical interactions with the world, shaping how we navigate and interpret our environment.

Hearing and Power:

Hearing can be associated with issues of power and control, especially in the context of surveillance and modern technology. Sounds can be used to influence or manipulate, whether through propaganda, advertising, or sonic warfare, raising ethical questions about the role of auditory perception in power dynamics.

The politics of hearing also involve issues of accessibility, as people with hearing impairments may experience the world differently, leading to discussions on the societal importance of hearing and the right to access information and communication.

The philosophy of the ears emphasizes the importance of hearing in shaping our perceptions, experiences, and interactions with the world. Hearing is not just a sensory process but a way of engaging with time, language, music, ethics, and consciousness. Whether through the experience of sound, silence, or listening to others, the ears connect us deeply to both the external world and our inner lives.

[seraphont]

DD T au, started as a what if Tessa was thrown into a DD body instead for the DaGOI au

[breesperez139]

Dc x Dp Prompt #6

“I’m a twin”, Damian said one night. He could feel the narrowed eyes of his family drilling holes on his back in disbelief. Not that he could blame them. Damian had never so much as implied being raised with a companion, much less a sibling.

“I had a brother”. Damian paused to recollect himself. He had not said his brother’s name out loud in over 8 years.

“His name was… Danyal”. Damian hated the way his voice wavered, but he could not help it. Danyal was everything to him, his other half. Their heart beat as one and when one heart stopped beating, the other one died with it. At least until his family put his heart on metaphorical life support without ever realizing.

“Where is he now?” His father asked, voice filled with knowing grief and a hint of betrayal. It had in fact been 6 years since Damian first showed up on his doorstep.

“Up there”. All eyes shifted towards the specific star he was pointing to. “Right before he died, he promised me he’d guide me from the stars. Unfortunately, the stars are not visible in Gotham, so my brother is unable to be of much help unless I leave the city.”

“Your brother is Polaris, the North Star?” Tim questioned warily, most likely in attempts to not offend him. Damian was aware of how stupid it sounded, but Danyal had promised, and his brother never broke his promises.

“Yes. Danyal is with the stars now, just as he always wanted”

[iced-souls]

I couldn’t hold the urge back any longer—

I Don’t Want To Be A Magical Girl (by @ kianamaiart)!! It looks very fun and i am ever so intrigued

[forgettable-au]

CHAPTER TWO | The Scientific Method

FORGETTABLE-AU (page 73-77)

* His brother is annoying.

[BEGINNING] [PREVIOUS] [CONTINUE]

[mewo777]

reading tbob and they are making me INSANE what do you mean straight man with a loving wife and family spends hours making a perfect replica of his "lab partners" house in a cute little snowglobe, knits him six fingered gloves because he knows said lab partner has trouble finding things that fit him, and then this same man, thoughtful as can be, his love language is literally probably gift giving considering how often he does it with ford...... forgets to buy his wife a christmas present...? oh. my god im sick of them. and then IMMEDIATELY he runs back to ford and gives him a hug i cant deal with them actually. and then they spend HOURS talking about the past and MAKE SNOWMEN OF EACHOTHER IM SICK!!!!!!!!!! THEYRE SO IN LOVE IHATE THEM

just. the implication of him having spent so much time and energy trying to give ford a perfect present that he forgets to buy one for HIS WIFE why dont you just kill me now alex hirsch i KNOW what yoi were trying to do.

also yes ford is holding the entire pot of coffee i started off with jjst a cup and tjen i realized that was not enough

[morganbritton132]

There’s a replica of a military tank in the center of the park.

Around the tank is a fence and around the fence, there are multiple signs telling you not to climb on it. The purpose of the tank is to memorialize the soldiers of WWII but currently, Steve Harrington is standing on top of it.

The (only) great thing about a trainee is that Hopper can send Callahan over to handle the trespassing first grader.

He looks away to scan the park and when he looks back, Steve is trying to kick Callahan in the head. Hopper whistles, “Knock it off, Harrington. The sign says no trespassing. Get down.”

Steve explodes, “I. Don’t. Know. How. To. Read!!”

He emphasizes this outburst by ripping off one of his shoes and throwing it at Hopper. It bouncing off his chest and Hopper gives him a flat look, “Get down.”

Steve goes for his other shoe but Hopper is already pass Callahan, grabbing him by the leg and yanking him off the tank. He gets kicked in the gut for his trouble.

He keeps ahold of him, carrying Steve kicking and screaming over to the truck and sitting him on the hood. The whole time thinking, this is new.

Steve’s troublesome but mostly polite. Half the time, Hopper’s just got to tell him to stop doing stuff and he will. He’s never seen a tantrum before.

“You know it’s against the law to hit a cop. What you just did would be called assaulting a police officer,” Hopper say because Steve likes to show off what he knows about law. “Could spend some time in jail.”

“Good,” Steve sniffles. He weakly kicks out again, just barely missing Callahan. “I want to go to jail.”

“That’s good,” Hopper says flatly. “Because that’s where you’re going.”

He picks the kid up again and unceremoniously dumps him in the backseat. He gets in the front. Callahan gets in the passenger seat, asks, “Boss, you’re not really going to..”

Steve’s still crying when Hopper starts the car. He’s eerily quiet about it but Hopper can see the tears in the rearview and he can hear the sniffles. He doesn’t say anything but drive.

He doesn’t go to the precinct despite what he says. He drives out to Benny’s Burgers, parks the kid in a booth, and then plays the cop, “I have some questions.”

Steve has his head down, pillowed by his arms. His shoulders are shaking with tears but his voice is painfully steady when he sniffles, “Need’a lawyer.”

“Callahan is not pressing charges,” Hopper says. “I need to know what happened for my incident report. I gotta explain why you tried to kick his head off his shoulders.”

“Cause he’s a butthead and I hate him.”

Hopper hums, “And what made you angry enough to do that?”

Steve looks up at him.

His watery brown eyes meeting his, and then Steve cries, “Tommy doesn’t want to be my friend anymore!”

Hopper thinks, Jesus Christ.

[teh-inggris]

pvp civ nation...... this aint much but pls take my contribution for this series bc im going insane i love hate this man so much get him out of my head

[opens-up-4-nobody]

Grief as a time machine

[egophiliac]

Hi it's just to let you know that the official romanization of Revaan's name is Raverne ! Also they have romanized Baul's name to Baur !

Twst coming back at us again with the least expected romanization! thank you everybody (oh god my inbox) (no it's great, I literally asked for this and the reactions have been INCREDIBLE, thank you all!)

I do like Raverne though, I think it's got a nice fancy sound to it! (I had kinda suspected it was going to be an R instead of an L, so the fact that it's SO close to Laverne except for that is hilarious to me personally.) and Dragoneye Duke is honestly probably the best translation for his title, I wasn't envying the localizers that one. :') Baur instead of Baul I was NOT expecting, but in retrospect I think his name's supposed to be a reference to the Bauru crocodile, so that actually makes way more sense!

someone else also said Meleanor has become Maleanor, which is the REALLY weird one to me, because I was so surprised it was written as Mel instead of Mal in the first place?! oh god no I can't decide which one I like better. 😭 (I wonder if they might change it to Mal...they have made romanization changes before) (like I remember House of Distraction being corrected to House of Destruction in Playful Land) (I did check and she's still Mel for now, but I dunno, they might Mal her up and some point and save me from having to make a decision about which one to use) (HECK I CAN'T DECIDE)

uhhhh thank you for letting me ramble about anime names, let's just say MONOGRAMMED SWEATERS FOR EVERYONE

[projectiondepartment]

huge if true but painkillers being the basal structure of the show also makes a lot of sense to me like ur in pain (woe) so you huff ether, which gives way to frolic, then the experience is over so dread, followed by life seeping into you again so malice (hence ether as the 'sweet oil of vitriol) and the whole cycle starts over...that becomes the way you experience life hence the 4 tempers -> which would also make sense for the expansive function of severance as a painkiller (going from work-specific to eventually eliminating any painful or unsavoury experience entirely) and how that would or could be marketed since lumon is fundamentally a big pharma company

[watermelonlicker]

i referenced in this post that simon is the devil and never hid it. this is why he wants to get rid of as many larries as he can, particularly the veterans. all day i was thinking at work where tf did i remember him saying that and i did a little digging thanks to this iconic video masterpost (please preserve this as well omg) and i was able to find the receipt to back up my claim. simon said on candid fucking camera what he is and you can audibly hear cheryl cole saying “speak for yourself” and you can see (if you’re not willfully blind) how uncomfortable the boys looked from THE BEGINNING.

this is what we’re talking about when we say be frustrated but please take a second to breathe. i get you haven’t had to deal with louis and a stunt for a long time and you felt comfort in a come out but please remember why we are here. this is more than just a ship. larry is not fan fiction. they are real people in a long battle we have only scratched the scope of.

syco & its minions need the larries who remember this stuff GONE and for us to delete all the evidence we’ve created in anger. i deleted my goddamn twitter in 2015 and wish i hadn’t. i’m speaking from experience. you cannot let yourself be blind sided by emotion especially not at this stage. make your jokes etc but please dear GOD do not fucking delete your blogs/ your twitters/your big docs of everything etc. if you have to leave please give them over to someone else who can preserve them for you in your absence do not delete the evidence. we CANNOT lose anymore media.

UNDERSTAND THEY WANT US TO BE UPSET AT LOUIS. THEY THINK IT’S ENTERTAINMENT. and if some of the larries on twitter are right and zara is actually fighting against syco with katie waissel (another person who was on 1d’s season speaking out recently) this could be a giant smear campaign that we’re playing into and they are BANKING on larries hating zara. please please do not let it continue.

the cycle has to be broken. something huge is brewing and we have to tighten the reigns like it’s 2015 and prepare for war if need be.

link to whoever wants to archive the full video

[claitea]

n's cute little hum from pokemas has Devastated me

[zivazivc]

started going wall climbing with my brother recently and it's so much fun! i used to do it as a kid but stopped because i was super short, dunno why i never picked it up again...

anyway i kind of imagine these two would do that too, like a fun date, especially in a human au scenario, although i drew them as trolls because i've realized i haven't drawn them much at all

[batcavescolony]

I see a lot of people upset about William Kaplan being dead and no one mourning him cus Billy stole his body and I just don't see it that way. The kid in Wanda Vision is Billy Maximoff, The teenager at the Bar Mitzvah is William Kaplan, the Teen that got taken to the hospital after the wreck is neither and both Billy Maximoff and William Kaplan. That Teen went home with the abilities of Billy Maximoff, to the home of William Kaplan, with memories of neither and lived there for three years. He cares about Rebecca and Jeff, he lied to the to protect them from pain, they are his parents. He wants to find Tommy, he has magical powers, he wants to know who he is. All of these things are true. I wouldn't say William Kaplan is dead he just doesn't remember, like Agatha wasn't dead when he was Agnes, she just didn't remember.

[leodanbrock]

Daft Punk said something to me that blew me away. They said they wanted to do an album as if the internet never existed. I said, "oh, old school!" It was certainly the most rewarding to have been involved in a project that was so monumental to my life. Winning my first Grammy was amazing to me. It's become a great learning experience for me, after Daft Punk. I started playing with much younger artists. No one is my age, I'm 70! Charli XCX, Burna Boy. I just recorded my first k-pop record, and now I've got like five under my belt and they're huge. Life was one way before Random Access Memories and completely different after. — Nile Rodgers

💿📀 Daft Punk — Memory Tapes dir. WARREN FU (2023).