Emergence Magazine Podcast Listening to the Language of Birds — A Practice by David G. Haskell
Aug 12, 2025
David G. Haskell shares the concept of listening to the language of birds as an original form of augmented reality. He invites listeners to engage deeply with the birdcalls around them, fostering a stronger connection to nature. Through mindfulness and reflection, participants can explore the ecological rhythms that bind us to the environment. This practice encourages a sense of belonging as it weaves human and avian conversations into a shared experience.
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Listening As Augmented Reality
- David George Haskell calls listening to other species the original augmented reality.
- Emmanuel Vaughn Lee frames this practice as a way to access deeper connection with the living world.
Prepare Your Phone And Environment
- Disable phone notifications and use a speaker or a single bud so you hear surrounding sounds.
- Choose a safe, comfortable spot and tell someone if you go out.
Open Your Senses With The Breath
- Settle and focus on your inhale and exhale to quiet thought.
- Emmanuel Vaughn Lee invites watching the space between breaths.