Rayja Goh

Rayja Goh, a PhD student in psychology and philosophy at Johns Hopkins, explores the puzzling relationship humans have with silence. He reveals fascinating findings, like how many prefer painful electric shocks over sitting in silence. They discuss his 'one-is-more' silence illusion experiment, showing that our brains process silence similarly to sound. Rayja dives into experiences within an anechoic chamber and highlights John Cage's perspective on silence. Ultimately, the conversation emphasizes the importance of embracing silence in our lives.