Stuff They Don't Want You To Know STDWYTK Presents: A Conspiracy of Sound, Live in Brooklyn
Apr 20, 2025
Join Justin Richmond, host of the Broken Record podcast and music aficionado, as he dives into a live exploration of sound's mysteries. They tackle the science behind sound waves and discuss bizarre phenomena like the 'bloop' and 'the hum'. Delving into the connection between infrasound and ghostly encounters grabs attention, while the potential weaponization of sound raises ethical questions. With humor and wit, the conversation intertwines audio conspiracy theories and personal stories, all amidst the vibrant backdrop of Brooklyn's National Sawdust.
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Science Behind Sound Waves
- Sound is a mechanical disturbance traveling through a medium like air or water.
- Humans hear between 20 Hz and 20,000 Hz, but sound includes many vibrations beyond our perception.
Noise-Canceling Headphones Effect
- Noise-canceling headphones may degrade our brain's natural ability to filter sound.
- This leads to simulation issues as the brain relies on technology instead of itself.
Infrasound Caused Ghost Sightings
- Vic Tandy, a skeptic, experienced ghost-like sensations caused by infrasound from a silent fan.
- Infrasound can vibrate the eye, creating illusions of presence and fear typically attributed to ghosts.