Voicecraft E136 | Hyperhuman Experiments In Philosophy & Psychedelic Sound | Carl Hayden Smith & Tim Adalin
Oct 6, 2025
Join Carl Hayden Smith, a hyperhuman theorist and founder of The Museum of Consciousness, alongside philosopher Tim Adalin, for an electrifying discussion on the intersection of sound and philosophy. They dive into the power of sound in processing trauma, explore how music can be freer than philosophy, and unveil innovative ideas for community regeneration. Topics include the paradox of limiting inputs to enhance experiences and the fascinating connection between consciousness, hyperhumanism, and the natural world. Prepare for a journey of profound insights!
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Sound As Philosophical Probe
- Carl uses sound to probe what lands in listeners as human, custodianship of nature, people, or technology.
- He contrasts yin/yang tracks to reveal emotional vs. thinking modality shifts in audiences.
Creativity As Channeling
- Breakthroughs often arrive through accidents and dialogos rather than deliberate control.
- Carl says artists become vessels when they step out of the thinking mind into heart or intuition.
Music And Philosophy Complementarity
- Philosophy and music occupy different centers but can complement each other by mediating emotional intelligence and reason.
- Sound rapidly launches listeners into primordial phenomenologies that inspire philosophical debate.