Puttin' In Work with Jono Pech Robin Arnott (Sound Self) - E138
Apr 16, 2020
Robin Arnott, CEO of Andromeda Entertainment and creator of Soundself, delves into the intersection of mindfulness and gaming. He shares insights from his eight-year journey to develop a game that promotes wellness and relaxation through innovative audio-visual experiences. Arnott also reflects on his transformative experience at Burning Man that inspired his TED Talk, blending sound and spirituality. The conversation explores the unique challenges of virtual reality development and the deeper meaning behind creating games that resonate with personal growth.
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Eight Years Developing SoundSelf
- Robin Arnott shared how SoundSelf took eight years to develop due to its unique design and meditative aims.
- The game uses voice interaction to create a deep trance state, making the development process experimental and lengthy.
Sound Design Alters Minds Subtly
- Sound design subtly affects players' psychology without their conscious awareness.
- Robin's work on Antichamber shows calming sounds can increase player patience and engagement.
Oneness Experience Sparked SoundSelf
- Robin had his first oneness experience at Burning Man using LSD, which profoundly changed his worldview.
- This led him to conceive SoundSelf as a way to recreate unitive states without psychedelics through game design.