Gavin Steingo

Gavin Steingo, a music scholar and Professor at Princeton, dives into the fascinating realms of interspecies communication. He discusses how humans attempt to connect with whales and even search for alien life through sound and music. Steingo critiques our listening practices, urging a deeper ethical understanding. He also reflects on historical biases towards visual perception and explores the controversial legacy of John C. Lilly in marine mammal research, showcasing the emotional depth of human-animal relationships and the impact of colonial histories on these interactions.