The speakers explore the relationship between ASMR and misophonia, explaining that both are triggered by heightened sensory sensitivity to sound and that the context in which the sound is experienced determines whether it is perceived as pleasant or aversive. They also discuss the role of context in shaping our interpretation of sounds and express curiosity about the influence of context on our perception of the external world. Additionally, one speaker mentions using ASMR for relaxation.
Have you heard of ASMR?
Whispery, clicky, crinkly videos are massive on YouTube - racking up millions of views.
The idea is that these sounds elicit a certain tingly, calming sensation in some people.
So what is ASMR and what does the science tell us about it?
Is it real … or pseudoscience? And why do some people get the opposite reaction – irritation rather than these pleasant tingles?