Here We Are SoundSelf with Robin Arnott and Topher Sipes
Jul 6, 2020
In this enlightening discussion, game designer Robin Arnott and visionary artist Topher Sipes share their groundbreaking project, SoundSelf, which merges meditation and technology. They explore how gaming can foster mindfulness and personal growth, making meditation accessible to all. The duo highlights the significance of playful creativity in healing and examines the transformative power of sound. Additionally, they touch on the future of virtual art, exploring innovative gaming experiences that blend audio, visuals, and dance for immersive engagement.
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Robin's Transformative Oneness Story
- Robin Arnott shared his personal oneness experience after LSD at Burning Man that inspired SoundSelf's design.
- He uses video games to induce altered, meditative states similar to transcendent experiences.
Meditation as a Game Loop
- Meditation can be seen as a game with rules that guide attention back to the breath.
- Video games can adopt these loops to induce deep states of consciousness and ego dissolution.
Tech Accelerates Meditation
- Technology can accelerate achieving deep meditative states that usually take years.
- SoundSelf helps newcomers and meditators alike reach deep stillness and altered states faster.
