http://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:19:15 +0000 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:19:15 +0000 60 en All rights reserved feeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds) New ways of thinking about the world, brought to you by the humanities and The World According to Sound. We’re working with universities to translate academic research into sound. Each season has a radically different format and topic. You’ll never hear the same kind of thing twice. We’re independent and ad free. Patreon is the best way to support our work. https://www.patreon.com/theworldaccordingtosound New ways of thinking about the world, brought to you by the humanities and The World According to Sound. We’re working with universities to translate academic research into sound. Each season has a radically different format and topic. You’ll never hear t World According to Sound thewatsound@gmail.com The World According to Sound no https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000183425003-u5gtiw-original.jpg http://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/ New ways of thinking about the world, brought to you by the humanities and The World According to Sound. We’re working with universities to translate academic research into sound. Each season has a radically different format and topic. You’ll never hear the same kind of thing twice. We’re independent and ad free. Patreon is the best way to support our work. https://www.patreon.com/theworldaccordingtosound tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2114035020 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/ethics-of-technology 00:12:21 The World According to Sound no Episode 8 of Ways of Knowing -- Season 2, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of professor of philosophy, Sara Goering. Episode 8 of Ways of Knowing -- Season 2, an audi… Episode 8 of Ways of Knowing -- Season 2, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of professor of philosophy, Sara Goering. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2112121755 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/glitches 00:17:38 The World According to Sound no Episode 7 of Ways of Knowing -- Season 2, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of Mal Ahern, professor of cinema and media studies. Episode 7 of Ways of Knowing -- Season 2, an audi… Episode 7 of Ways of Knowing -- Season 2, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of Mal Ahern, professor of cinema and media studies. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2110467951 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:00:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/sound-studies 00:11:55 The World According to Sound no Episode 6 of Ways of Knowing -- Season 2, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of professor of cinema and media studies, Golden Owens. Episode 6 of Ways of Knowing -- Season 2, an audi… Episode 6 of Ways of Knowing -- Season 2, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of professor of cinema and media studies, Golden Owens. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2106660591 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:00:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/math 00:14:13 The World According to Sound no Episode 5 of Ways of Knowing -- Season 2, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of professor of Math and the Comparative History of Ideas, Jayadev Athreya. Episode 5 of Ways of Knowing -- Season 2, an audi… Episode 5 of Ways of Knowing -- Season 2, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of professor of Math and the Comparative History of Ideas, Jayadev Athreya. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2104399260 Thu, 29 May 2025 17:32:49 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/global-disability-studies 00:11:35 The World According to Sound no Episode 2 of Ways of Knowing -- Season 2, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of professor of International Studies, as well as law, societies and justice––Stephen Meyers. Episode 2 of Ways of Knowing -- Season 2, an audi… Episode 2 of Ways of Knowing -- Season 2, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of professor of International Studies, as well as law, societies and justice––Stephen Meyers. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2102918394 Tue, 27 May 2025 15:00:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/geez 00:12:46 The World According to Sound no Episode 2 of Ways of Knowing -- Season 2, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of professor of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures Hamza Zafer. Episode 2 of Ways of Knowing -- Season 2, an audi… Episode 2 of Ways of Knowing -- Season 2, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of professor of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures Hamza Zafer. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2100067863 Thu, 22 May 2025 15:00:41 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/paratext 00:15:26 The World According to Sound no Episode 2 of Ways of Knowing -- Season 2, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of professor of French Richard Watts. Episode 2 of Ways of Knowing -- Season 2, an audi… Episode 2 of Ways of Knowing -- Season 2, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of professor of French Richard Watts. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2098637862 Tue, 20 May 2025 14:00:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/digital-humanities 00:17:17 The World According to Sound no Episode 1 of Ways of Knowing -- Season 2, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of professor of English and Data Science Anna Preus. Episode 1 of Ways of Knowing -- Season 2, an audi… Episode 1 of Ways of Knowing -- Season 2, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of professor of English and Data Science Anna Preus. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2089025481 Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/artificial-intelligence2 01:13:38 The World According to Sound no In the previous episode, we heard how so-called artificial intelligence is being sold to the public as a revolutionary, inevitable technology that is going to completely transform society. This claim is built around the misleading metaphor of “artificial intelligence,” which equates machine processes with human intelligence. Generative AI products are being marketed as proof that machines will very soon be doing everything a human can do, but better, faster, and more efficiently. We’re being told we can’t stop this technology. Only learn to live with it. In this episode, we’re going to show how so-called generative AI is not revolutionary. Instead, it’s an evolution of societal trends that have been a long time in the making and which were not inevitable…Things like the automation of labor, growth of mass media, and vast increases in monopoly power. By understanding this context we can get a much clearer picture of what so-called generative AI actually is, what the companies behind it are really up to, and all the ways it can affect our lives. This is Media Objects. A Ways of Knowing podcast. Produced by the World According to Sound, in partnership with Media Studies at Cornell University. Support from the college of arts and science and the society for the humanities. Editing and academic counsel from Erik Born, Jeremy Braddock, and Paul Fleming. Guests include Cornell professors Steven Jackson, Mendi and Keith Obadike, Daniel Susser, Lee Humphreys, and Chris Csikszentmihalyi. In the previous episode, we heard how so-called a… In the previous episode, we heard how so-called artificial intelligence is being sold to the public as a revolutionary, inevitable technology that is going to completely transform society. This claim is built around the misleading metaphor of “artificial intelligence,” which equates machine processes with human intelligence. Generative AI products are being marketed as proof that machines will very soon be doing everything a human can do, but better, faster, and more efficiently. We’re being told we can’t stop this technology. Only learn to live with it. In this episode, we’re going to show how so-called generative AI is not revolutionary. Instead, it’s an evolution of societal trends that have been a long time in the making and which were not inevitable…Things like the automation of labor, growth of mass media, and vast increases in monopoly power. By understanding this context we can get a much clearer picture of what so-called generative AI actually is, what the companies behind it are really up to, and all the ways it can affect our lives. This is Media Objects. A Ways of Knowing podcast. Produced by the World According to Sound, in partnership with Media Studies at Cornell University. Support from the college of arts and science and the society for the humanities. Editing and academic counsel from Erik Born, Jeremy Braddock, and Paul Fleming. Guests include Cornell professors Steven Jackson, Mendi and Keith Obadike, Daniel Susser, Lee Humphreys, and Chris Csikszentmihalyi. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2082687729 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/artificial-intelligence 01:00:33 The World According to Sound no With today’s so-called generative artificial intelligence, we’re being told that we have finally arrived. We’re now beginning to build true “thinking machines,” machines that will do everything a human can do, only better, faster, and more efficiently. This will change every aspect of our lives, for good…or for bad. Either way, there’s no turning back. We can’t stop generative AI. Only learn to live with it. This is not true. Today’s machines are far more powerful than those in the past, but their so-called “intelligence” is not like yours or mine. The belief that they can or soon will become "intelligent" is a myth being used to obscure what so-called generative AI actually is, how it works, and what the companies behind it are really up to. AI companies are using the hype around artificial intelligence to build computer infrastructure, rewrite laws, and alter norms that will fundamentally change how we work, recreate, communicate…And ultimately, how we think about what it means to be human. None of this is inevitable. The changes being brought on by so-called generative artificial intelligence are not the result of some forward march of technological progress, but instead of decisions and values that we all have a say in. This is Media Objects. A Ways of Knowing podcast. Produced by the World According to Sound, in partnership with Media Studies at Cornell University. Support from the college of arts and science and the society for the humanities. Editing and academic counsel from Erik Born, Jeremy Braddock, and Paul Fleming. Guests include Cornell professors Gili Vidan and Chris Csikszentmihalyi. With today’s so-called generative artificial inte… With today’s so-called generative artificial intelligence, we’re being told that we have finally arrived. We’re now beginning to build true “thinking machines,” machines that will do everything a human can do, only better, faster, and more efficiently. This will change every aspect of our lives, for good…or for bad. Either way, there’s no turning back. We can’t stop generative AI. Only learn to live with it. This is not true. Today’s machines are far more powerful than those in the past, but their so-called “intelligence” is not like yours or mine. The belief that they can or soon will become "intelligent" is a myth being used to obscure what so-called generative AI actually is, how it works, and what the companies behind it are really up to. AI companies are using the hype around artificial intelligence to build computer infrastructure, rewrite laws, and alter norms that will fundamentally change how we work, recreate, communicate…And ultimately, how we think about what it means to be human. None of this is inevitable. The changes being brought on by so-called generative artificial intelligence are not the result of some forward march of technological progress, but instead of decisions and values that we all have a say in. This is Media Objects. A Ways of Knowing podcast. Produced by the World According to Sound, in partnership with Media Studies at Cornell University. Support from the college of arts and science and the society for the humanities. Editing and academic counsel from Erik Born, Jeremy Braddock, and Paul Fleming. Guests include Cornell professors Gili Vidan and Chris Csikszentmihalyi. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2042769752 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/typewriter 00:56:34 The World According to Sound no Text written with a typewriter is not the same as text written by hand, composed on a computer, sent in a text message, or generated by artificial intelligence. Like all media, the typewriter does not just transmit what a person wants to write. It is its own particular medium. In the 20th century, it changed the way writers write and the way people read—profoundly altering warfare, commerce, literature, and, perhaps most dramatically, gender relations. Media Objects is produced in collaboration with Media Studies at Cornell University. With support from the college of Arts and Sciences and the Society for the Humanities. Editing and academic counsel from Erik Born, Jeremy Braddock, and Paul Fleming. Text written with a typewriter is not the same as… Text written with a typewriter is not the same as text written by hand, composed on a computer, sent in a text message, or generated by artificial intelligence. Like all media, the typewriter does not just transmit what a person wants to write. It is its own particular medium. In the 20th century, it changed the way writers write and the way people read—profoundly altering warfare, commerce, literature, and, perhaps most dramatically, gender relations. Media Objects is produced in collaboration with Media Studies at Cornell University. With support from the college of Arts and Sciences and the Society for the Humanities. Editing and academic counsel from Erik Born, Jeremy Braddock, and Paul Fleming. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2038038840 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/buttons 00:57:58 The World According to Sound no We increasingly interact with the world through the binary, on/off medium of buttons—from keyboards and appliances, to the digital interfaces of phones and tablets; but it didn’t have to be this way. “There is nothing natural or inevitable about buttons or the act of pushing a button. Various constituencies over the years—especially advertisers and manufacturers—have marshalled tremendous resources to make buttons popular and alluring,” Rachel Plotnick, author of Power Button: A History of Pleasure, Panic, and the Politics of Pushing. With Cornell professor Roger Moseley. Media Objects is produced in collaboration with Media Studies at Cornell University. With support from the college of Arts and Sciences and the Society for the Humanities. Editing and academic counsel from Erik Born, Jeremy Braddock, and Paul Fleming. Guest in this episode is Cornell professor Roger Moseley. We increasingly interact with the world through t… We increasingly interact with the world through the binary, on/off medium of buttons—from keyboards and appliances, to the digital interfaces of phones and tablets; but it didn’t have to be this way. “There is nothing natural or inevitable about buttons or the act of pushing a button. Various constituencies over the years—especially advertisers and manufacturers—have marshalled tremendous resources to make buttons popular and alluring,” Rachel Plotnick, author of Power Button: A History of Pleasure, Panic, and the Politics of Pushing. With Cornell professor Roger Moseley. Media Objects is produced in collaboration with Media Studies at Cornell University. With support from the college of Arts and Sciences and the Society for the Humanities. Editing and academic counsel from Erik Born, Jeremy Braddock, and Paul Fleming. Guest in this episode is Cornell professor Roger Moseley. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2032737392 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/containers 00:37:06 The World According to Sound no While extensions are masculine coded and deal with tools that extend what human beings already do, containers offer a different and more feminine concept of media: something that selects, stores, and processes information. Containers primarily allow for preservation, but this goes far beyond things like food, water, or other materials. They also determine cultural and intellectual production. For a primer on how to think about the way objects around us select, store, and process information, we’re going to consider one of America’s most iconic objects of containment: Tupperware. Media Objects is produced in collaboration with Media Studies at Cornell University. With support from the college of Arts and Sciences and the Society for the Humanities. Editing and academic counsel from Erik Born, Jeremy Braddock, and Paul Fleming. Guests in this episode include professors Brooke Erin Duffy and Jeremy Packer. While extensions are masculine coded and deal wit… While extensions are masculine coded and deal with tools that extend what human beings already do, containers offer a different and more feminine concept of media: something that selects, stores, and processes information. Containers primarily allow for preservation, but this goes far beyond things like food, water, or other materials. They also determine cultural and intellectual production. For a primer on how to think about the way objects around us select, store, and process information, we’re going to consider one of America’s most iconic objects of containment: Tupperware. Media Objects is produced in collaboration with Media Studies at Cornell University. With support from the college of Arts and Sciences and the Society for the Humanities. Editing and academic counsel from Erik Born, Jeremy Braddock, and Paul Fleming. Guests in this episode include professors Brooke Erin Duffy and Jeremy Packer. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2027579264 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/extensions 00:32:38 The World According to Sound no Writing is an extension of our voice, cars of our legs, guns of our fists, telephones of our ears, televisions of our eyes…Marshall McLuhan considered all media to be technology that extended the human body. The arrival of a medium like writing can completely reorder social relations because it has the power to “shape and control the scale and form of human association and action.” McLuhan’s idea of extensions is arguably the beginning of modern media theory, but it is not without its limitations. Media Objects is produced in collaboration with Media Studies at Cornell University. With support from the college of Arts and Sciences and the Society for the Humanities. Editing and academic counsel from Erik Born, Jeremy Braddock, and Paul Fleming. Guests in this episode include professors Anna Shechtman, Andrew Campana, Jeremy Braddock, and Erik Born. Writing is an extension of our voice, cars of our… Writing is an extension of our voice, cars of our legs, guns of our fists, telephones of our ears, televisions of our eyes…Marshall McLuhan considered all media to be technology that extended the human body. The arrival of a medium like writing can completely reorder social relations because it has the power to “shape and control the scale and form of human association and action.” McLuhan’s idea of extensions is arguably the beginning of modern media theory, but it is not without its limitations. Media Objects is produced in collaboration with Media Studies at Cornell University. With support from the college of Arts and Sciences and the Society for the Humanities. Editing and academic counsel from Erik Born, Jeremy Braddock, and Paul Fleming. Guests in this episode include professors Anna Shechtman, Andrew Campana, Jeremy Braddock, and Erik Born. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1878459366 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/media-objects_intro 00:04:15 The World According to Sound no We’re surrounded by media—not just when we look at our phones, turn on the TV, or get on the internet. Everything from Tupperware and office plants to buttons and smartphone apps is exerting pressure on what we think, how we think, and what is even possible to think. This is Media Objects, produced in collaboration with Media Studies at Cornell University. With support from the college of Arts and Sciences and the Society for the Humanities. Editing and academic counsel from Erik Born, Jeremy Braddock, and Paul Fleming. We’re surrounded by media—not just when we look a… We’re surrounded by media—not just when we look at our phones, turn on the TV, or get on the internet. Everything from Tupperware and office plants to buttons and smartphone apps is exerting pressure on what we think, how we think, and what is even possible to think. This is Media Objects, produced in collaboration with Media Studies at Cornell University. With support from the college of Arts and Sciences and the Society for the Humanities. Editing and academic counsel from Erik Born, Jeremy Braddock, and Paul Fleming. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1982423011 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/constitution 00:14:43 The World According to Sound no While the U.S. Constitution is constantly invoked to justify how the country should be governed, it actually provides very few specifics on how that should be done. Instead, the designed ambiguities of the document require the imaginative powers of its citizenry to interpret it and decide which laws should be implemented and how they should be enforced. Episode guest is George Thomas, professor of American Political Institutions at Claremont McKenna College. Produced with the Gould Center for Humanistic Studies and the Salvatori Center at Claremont McKenna College. While the U.S. Constitution is constantly invoked… While the U.S. Constitution is constantly invoked to justify how the country should be governed, it actually provides very few specifics on how that should be done. Instead, the designed ambiguities of the document require the imaginative powers of its citizenry to interpret it and decide which laws should be implemented and how they should be enforced. Episode guest is George Thomas, professor of American Political Institutions at Claremont McKenna College. Produced with the Gould Center for Humanistic Studies and the Salvatori Center at Claremont McKenna College. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1978139439 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/utopia 00:12:25 The World According to Sound no Given the option to plug into a world totally free from conflict and struggle, most would choose to remain in their current reality. A true utopia would be too boring, stifling—with no problems to solve, there would be no outlet for creativity, for the imagination. Episode guest is John Farrell, professor of literature at Claremont McKenna College. Produced with the Gould Center for Humanistic Studies and the Salvatori Center at Claremont McKenna College. Given the option to plug into a world totally fre… Given the option to plug into a world totally free from conflict and struggle, most would choose to remain in their current reality. A true utopia would be too boring, stifling—with no problems to solve, there would be no outlet for creativity, for the imagination. Episode guest is John Farrell, professor of literature at Claremont McKenna College. Produced with the Gould Center for Humanistic Studies and the Salvatori Center at Claremont McKenna College. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1974697595 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/knowledge-argument 00:12:28 The World According to Sound no If a person spends their entire life seeing only in black and white, is it possible for them to truly know what it would be like to experience color? Philosophers have debated this for decades, but one thing they have often overlooked is the power of the imagination. It is a skill, and like any other skill it can be honed, perhaps enough to allow one to achieve deep knowledge of an experience they’ve never had. Episode guest is Amy Kind, professor of philosophy at Claremont McKenna College. Produced with the Gould Center for Humanistic Studies and the Salvatori Center at Claremont McKenna College. If a person spends their entire life seeing only … If a person spends their entire life seeing only in black and white, is it possible for them to truly know what it would be like to experience color? Philosophers have debated this for decades, but one thing they have often overlooked is the power of the imagination. It is a skill, and like any other skill it can be honed, perhaps enough to allow one to achieve deep knowledge of an experience they’ve never had. Episode guest is Amy Kind, professor of philosophy at Claremont McKenna College. Produced with the Gould Center for Humanistic Studies and the Salvatori Center at Claremont McKenna College. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1972037859 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/poetry-perception 00:08:34 The World According to Sound no Media are increasingly monopolizing attention: Your mind is prevented from wandering, from generating thoughts, having associations, coming up with ideas. Over time, this dulls the creative faculties and weakens the power of imagination, which is essential for the creation of art…as well as for a clear perception of reality. Episode guest is Radhika Koul, professor of literature at Claremont McKenna College. Produced with the Gould Center for Humanistic Studies and the Salvatori Center at Claremont McKenna College. Media are increasingly monopolizing attention: Yo… Media are increasingly monopolizing attention: Your mind is prevented from wandering, from generating thoughts, having associations, coming up with ideas. Over time, this dulls the creative faculties and weakens the power of imagination, which is essential for the creation of art…as well as for a clear perception of reality. Episode guest is Radhika Koul, professor of literature at Claremont McKenna College. Produced with the Gould Center for Humanistic Studies and the Salvatori Center at Claremont McKenna College. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1917752375 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/an-inexact-science 02:05:14 The World According to Sound no Science is not some purely rationalist endeavor that exists in an isolated realm of objective observations and hard data that can deliver absolute truths. It is built on and intertwined with the modes of analysis, intellectual history, and ways of knowing in the humanities. 0:00 Intro 2:19 Part 1 –– Metaphors We Live By 5:52 Part 2 –– Metaphors in Science, an Ancient Paradox 10:32 Part 3 –– Embryology 23:10 Part 4 –– The Clockwork Universe 32:04 Part 5 –– The History of a Dead Metaphor: Cell 44:00 Part 6 –– Black Holes 51:10 Part 7 –– The Body 57:50 Part 8 –– Pain, in 78 Adjectives 1:05:29 Part 9 –– Natural Selection 1:09:47 Part 10 –– A New Metaphor for Science 1:20:22 Part 11 –– The Solar System Model of the Atom 1:24:35 Part 12 –– Uniformitarianism 1:31:35 Part 13 –– Glia, the Gendering of a Cell 1:39:15 Part 14 –– Light Bulbs and Seeds 1:46:04 Part 15 –– War and Disease, the Domination of a Metaphor 1:51:26 Part 16 –– Social Darwinism 1:55:05 Part 17 –– The Universe 2:02:08 Part 18 –– Anthropomorphism An Inexact Science is a production of The World According to Sound. It’s part of our series, “Ways of Knowing,” audio works dedicated to humanities research and thought. It was made in collaboration with the University of Chicago’s Institute on the Formation of Knowledge. Special thanks to Shadi Bartsch-Zimmer, who spearheaded the project at the University of Chicago. Editorial support from Hans Buetow. Academic advising by Andrew Hicks. Voicing work by Tina Antolini. Mathematical consultant, Steven Strogatz. Intro music by our friends, Matmos. And to see a complete list of musicians used in this show, visit our website: www.theworldaccordingtosound.org Science is not some purely rationalist endeavor t… Science is not some purely rationalist endeavor that exists in an isolated realm of objective observations and hard data that can deliver absolute truths. It is built on and intertwined with the modes of analysis, intellectual history, and ways of knowing in the humanities. 0:00 Intro 2:19 Part 1 –– Metaphors We Live By 5:52 Part 2 –– Metaphors in Science, an Ancient Paradox 10:32 Part 3 –– Embryology 23:10 Part 4 –– The Clockwork Universe 32:04 Part 5 –– The History of a Dead Metaphor: Cell 44:00 Part 6 –– Black Holes 51:10 Part 7 –– The Body 57:50 Part 8 –– Pain, in 78 Adjectives 1:05:29 Part 9 –– Natural Selection 1:09:47 Part 10 –– A New Metaphor for Science 1:20:22 Part 11 –– The Solar System Model of the Atom 1:24:35 Part 12 –– Uniformitarianism 1:31:35 Part 13 –– Glia, the Gendering of a Cell 1:39:15 Part 14 –– Light Bulbs and Seeds 1:46:04 Part 15 –– War and Disease, the Domination of a Metaphor 1:51:26 Part 16 –– Social Darwinism 1:55:05 Part 17 –– The Universe 2:02:08 Part 18 –– Anthropomorphism An Inexact Science is a production of The World According to Sound. It’s part of our series, “Ways of Knowing,” audio works dedicated to humanities research and thought. It was made in collaboration with the University of Chicago’s Institute on the Formation of Knowledge. Special thanks to Shadi Bartsch-Zimmer, who spearheaded the project at the University of Chicago. Editorial support from Hans Buetow. Academic advising by Andrew Hicks. Voicing work by Tina Antolini. Mathematical consultant, Steven Strogatz. Intro music by our friends, Matmos. And to see a complete list of musicians used in this show, visit our website: www.theworldaccordingtosound.org tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1771887078 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/listening-experience-01-transposition 01:22:15 The World According to Sound no The first in a 9-part series dedicated to deep, intentional listening. Episodes of "The Listening Experience" will be released about every four months. The first in a 9-part series dedicated to deep, i… The first in a 9-part series dedicated to deep, intentional listening. Episodes of "The Listening Experience" will be released about every four months. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1696011918 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/cosmic-visions-sounds-of-space 00:08:45 The World According to Sound no There's a lot to hear in outer space if you change the way you listen. There's a lot to hear in outer space if you chang… There's a lot to hear in outer space if you change the way you listen. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1695121893 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/cosmic-visions-sonic-gravity 00:13:34 The World According to Sound no The story of how gravitational waves were finally discovered and how we are making sense of them. The story of how gravitational waves were finally… The story of how gravitational waves were finally discovered and how we are making sense of them. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1694323020 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/cosmic-visions-picturing-the-universe 00:11:43 The World According to Sound no Some of the most iconic images we have of the universe closely resemble 19th-century landscape paintings of the American West. A big part of the reason has to do with how scientists interpreted visual data from telescopes like Hubble. Some of the most iconic images we have of the uni… Some of the most iconic images we have of the universe closely resemble 19th-century landscape paintings of the American West. A big part of the reason has to do with how scientists interpreted visual data from telescopes like Hubble. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1693372527 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/cosmic-visions-dantes-universe 00:10:45 The World According to Sound no With the telescopes of the 20th century, astronomers began to see a universe that just so happened to resemble the cosmos as described by a 13th century Italian poet…Dante Alighieri. With the telescopes of the 20th century, astronom… With the telescopes of the 20th century, astronomers began to see a universe that just so happened to resemble the cosmos as described by a 13th century Italian poet…Dante Alighieri. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1692619512 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/cosmic-visions-aliens 00:11:09 The World According to Sound no An observational error in the 19th century leads to a belief that there is an advanced alien civilization on Mars...which leads to a boom in astronomy investment, research, and actual discoveries, including the first sighting of Pluto. An observational error in the 19th century leads … An observational error in the 19th century leads to a belief that there is an advanced alien civilization on Mars...which leads to a boom in astronomy investment, research, and actual discoveries, including the first sighting of Pluto. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1692012420 Sat, 16 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/cosmic-visions-keplers-fiction 00:14:16 The World According to Sound no "Somnium" is considered one of the first pieces of science fiction. The short story, written in 1608, recounts a trip up to the moon. There are magical beings, aliens, drugs, and a perspective of the stars that would fundamentally change how people understood the solar system. "Somnium" is considered one of the first pieces o… "Somnium" is considered one of the first pieces of science fiction. The short story, written in 1608, recounts a trip up to the moon. There are magical beings, aliens, drugs, and a perspective of the stars that would fundamentally change how people understood the solar system. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1691211996 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/cosmic-visions-deeppatterns 00:12:04 The World According to Sound no Near the end of the 11th century CE, there was a crisis in China’s Song Dynasty. The imperial calendars were filled with errors. To fix them, the imperial court would have to reform one of the most essential institutions in the empire: The Bureau of Astronomy. Near the end of the 11th century CE, there was a … Near the end of the 11th century CE, there was a crisis in China’s Song Dynasty. The imperial calendars were filled with errors. To fix them, the imperial court would have to reform one of the most essential institutions in the empire: The Bureau of Astronomy. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1690369071 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/cosmic-visions-the-mayan-zero 00:13:26 The World According to Sound no In the 9th century CE, Mayan astronomers were able to calculate the period of Venus down to the minute. They were only able to achieve this unrivaled accuracy because they had developed one of the most important mathematical concepts in human history, the zero. In the 9th century CE, Mayan astronomers were abl… In the 9th century CE, Mayan astronomers were able to calculate the period of Venus down to the minute. They were only able to achieve this unrivaled accuracy because they had developed one of the most important mathematical concepts in human history, the zero. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1689406008 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/cosmic-visions-the-beautiful-order 00:10:49 The World According to Sound no In the 6th Century BCE, Ancient Greeks began thinking about the cosmos in a fundamentally new way. Their novel approach led them to believe the things they saw in the night sky were not ethereal, but solid bodies—balls of fire or rock that may even have inhabitants of their own. In the 6th Century BCE, Ancient Greeks began thin… In the 6th Century BCE, Ancient Greeks began thinking about the cosmos in a fundamentally new way. Their novel approach led them to believe the things they saw in the night sky were not ethereal, but solid bodies—balls of fire or rock that may even have inhabitants of their own. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1688593533 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/cosmic-visions-babylonian-astrology 00:11:31 The World According to Sound no Some four thousand years ago, Babylonians began collecting celestial data for what is arguably the longest-running project in the history of science. Some four thousand years ago, Babylonians began c… Some four thousand years ago, Babylonians began collecting celestial data for what is arguably the longest-running project in the history of science. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1687732992 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/cosmic-visions-moon-stories 00:12:51 The World According to Sound no Episode 1: Storytelling was one of the earliest ways humans tried to make sense of the heavens. The first object of major study was the moon, and that's because of an uncanny ability it has to keep time. Episode 1: Storytelling was one of the earliest w… Episode 1: Storytelling was one of the earliest ways humans tried to make sense of the heavens. The first object of major study was the moon, and that's because of an uncanny ability it has to keep time. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1687731141 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/cosmic-visions-intro 00:02:37 The World According to Sound no A new podcast about the history of astronomy A new podcast about the history of astronomy A new podcast about the history of astronomy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1621270557 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 20:04:43 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/episode-1-reading 00:15:04 The World According to Sound no Episode 1 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of Jesse Oak Taylor. Episode 1 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series abo… Episode 1 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of Jesse Oak Taylor. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1622998716 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 20:04:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/ways-of-knowing-close-reading 00:11:34 The World According to Sound no Episode 2 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of Charles LaPorte. Episode 2 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series abo… Episode 2 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of Charles LaPorte. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1623005619 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 20:04:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/ways-of-knowing-close-reading-redux 00:11:54 The World According to Sound no Episode 3 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of Habiba Ibrahim. Episode 3 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series abo… Episode 3 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of Habiba Ibrahim. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1623038190 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 20:04:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/ways-of-knowing-environmental-humanities 00:12:48 The World According to Sound no Episode 4 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of Louisa Mackenzie. Episode 4 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series abo… Episode 4 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of Louisa Mackenzie. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1623038934 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 20:04:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/ways-of-knowing-disability-studies 00:13:42 The World According to Sound no Episode 5 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of Jose Alaniz. Episode 5 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series abo… Episode 5 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of Jose Alaniz. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1623039621 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 20:04:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/ways-of-knowing-visual-literacy 00:10:24 The World According to Sound no Episode 6 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of Diana Ruíz. Episode 6 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series abo… Episode 6 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of Diana Ruíz. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1623040161 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 20:04:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/ways-of-knowing-material-culture 00:10:26 The World According to Sound no Episode 7 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of Chad Allen. Episode 7 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series abo… Episode 7 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of Chad Allen. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1623040947 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 20:04:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/ways-of-knowing-translation 00:11:57 The World According to Sound no Episode 8 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of Maya Smith. Episode 8 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series abo… Episode 8 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. This episode features the work of Maya Smith. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1623041523 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 20:03:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/ways-of-knowing-translation-redux 00:07:13 The World According to Sound no Episode 9 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. Episode 9 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series abo… Episode 9 of Ways of Knowing, an audio series about the humanities. Made by The World According to Sound and The University of Washington. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1278134863 Mon, 30 May 2022 20:19:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/listening-club-promo 00:01:23 The World According to Sound no We're launching a virtual audio salon June 2! Details here: https://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/listening-club We're launching a virtual audio salon June 2! Det… We're launching a virtual audio salon June 2! Details here: https://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/listening-club tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1193845447 Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:13:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/outside-in-waves 00:04:25 The World According to Sound no A preview of our Outside In show this Thursday! Get tickets at www.theworldaccordingtosound.org A preview of our Outside In show this Thursday! G… A preview of our Outside In show this Thursday! Get tickets at www.theworldaccordingtosound.org tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1186988422 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 01:16:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/centennial-sounds-preview 00:02:01 The World According to Sound no Tickets to this listening event at https://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/tickets/centennial-sounds Tickets to this listening event at https://www.th… Tickets to this listening event at https://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/tickets/centennial-sounds tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1170812125 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 20:02:41 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/solitude 00:06:42 The World According to Sound no These sounds are all part of our Solitude show on March 10th. Get tickets at https://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/tickets/solitude These sounds are all part of our Solitude show on… These sounds are all part of our Solitude show on March 10th. Get tickets at https://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/tickets/solitude tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1157631817 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 18:48:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/time 00:08:41 The World According to Sound no These sounds are all part of our Time show on January 20th. Get tickets at https://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/tickets/time These sounds are all part of our Time show on Jan… These sounds are all part of our Time show on January 20th. Get tickets at https://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/tickets/time tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1153818292 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:37:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/bodies 00:04:15 The World According to Sound no These sounds are all part of our Bodies show on February 17th. Get tickets at https://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/tickets/bodies These sounds are all part of our Bodies show on F… These sounds are all part of our Bodies show on February 17th. Get tickets at https://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/tickets/bodies tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1149507070 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:20:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/transposition 00:06:13 The World According to Sound no These sounds are all part of our Transposition show on January 27th. Get tickets at www.theworldaccordingtosound.org These sounds are all part of our Transposition sh… These sounds are all part of our Transposition show on January 27th. Get tickets at www.theworldaccordingtosound.org tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1145768302 Thu, 21 Oct 2021 21:06:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/winter-listening-series-2022-trailer 00:01:42 The World According to Sound no Come listen with us, starting January 6, 2022! https://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/tickets Come listen with us, starting January 6, 2022! ht… Come listen with us, starting January 6, 2022! https://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/tickets tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1046379457 Mon, 10 May 2021 19:47:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/hwgh-part-9-where-we-go-from-here 00:08:42 The World According to Sound no Part 9 in a three-hour radio documentary about why workers in America are so disempowered and precarious. Part 9 in a three-hour radio documentary about wh… Part 9 in a three-hour radio documentary about why workers in America are so disempowered and precarious. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1046378641 Mon, 10 May 2021 19:46:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/hwgh-part-8-a-bad-gig 00:17:38 The World According to Sound no Part 8 in a three-hour radio documentary about why workers in America are so disempowered and precarious. Part 8 in a three-hour radio documentary about wh… Part 8 in a three-hour radio documentary about why workers in America are so disempowered and precarious. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1043887774 Thu, 06 May 2021 16:30:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/hwgh-part-7-a-nation-in-debt 00:16:35 The World According to Sound no Part 7 of a three-hour documentary about why workers in America are so disempowered and precarious. Part 7 of a three-hour documentary about why work… Part 7 of a three-hour documentary about why workers in America are so disempowered and precarious. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1041692287 Mon, 03 May 2021 13:37:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/hwgh-part-6-coping-mechanisms 00:15:08 The World According to Sound no Part 6 in a three-hour documentary about why workers in America are so isolated and disempowered. Part 6 in a three-hour documentary about why work… Part 6 in a three-hour documentary about why workers in America are so isolated and disempowered. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1037809801 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:23:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/hwgh-5-the-road-to-shareholder-capitalism 00:33:33 The World According to Sound no Part 5 in a three-hour documentary about the disempowerment of American workers. Part 5 in a three-hour documentary about the dise… Part 5 in a three-hour documentary about the disempowerment of American workers. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1034606815 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:07:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/hwgh-part-4-fissuring-the-workplace 00:17:15 The World According to Sound no Part 4 in a three-hour radio documentary about how executives and shareholders have undermined workers in America. Part 4 in a three-hour radio documentary about ho… Part 4 in a three-hour radio documentary about how executives and shareholders have undermined workers in America. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1032645634 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 17:57:51 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/hwgh-part-3-the-attack-on-worker-power 00:21:56 The World According to Sound no How We Got Here Part 3 How We Got Here Part 3 How We Got Here Part 3 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1028595766 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 14:16:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/hwgh-part-2-obscure-laws-and-the-erosion-of-benefits 00:18:21 The World According to Sound no Part 2 of a three-hour documentary about the way shareholders and managers have undermined and isolated workers over the last 50 years. Part 2 of a three-hour documentary about the way … Part 2 of a three-hour documentary about the way shareholders and managers have undermined and isolated workers over the last 50 years. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1028594743 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 14:14:43 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/hwgh-part-1-the-great-risk-shift-from-companies-to-workers 00:15:07 The World According to Sound no Part 1 of a three-hour radio documentary about how shareholders and managers have undermined and isolated workers over the last 50 years. Part 1 of a three-hour radio documentary about ho… Part 1 of a three-hour radio documentary about how shareholders and managers have undermined and isolated workers over the last 50 years. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/932569720 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:25:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/126-winter-listening-series 00:01:50 The World According to Sound no Join us every Thursday night starting 12/3/20 for over an hour of immersive, intentional listening. Go to theworldaccordingtosound.org for tickets! Join us every Thursday night starting 12/3/20 for… Join us every Thursday night starting 12/3/20 for over an hour of immersive, intentional listening. Go to theworldaccordingtosound.org for tickets! tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/820675318 Thu, 14 May 2020 22:42:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/125-sound-break-weekend 00:02:32 The World According to Sound no Proto musique concrète. Proto musique concrète. Proto musique concrète. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/815728315 Thu, 07 May 2020 19:16:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/124-sound-break-amphibians 00:02:48 The World According to Sound no Listening to animals that no longer exist. Listening to animals that no longer exist. Listening to animals that no longer exist. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/814313962 Tue, 05 May 2020 19:56:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/123-sound-break-ultrasonics 00:02:40 The World According to Sound no Reaching the heights of hearing, yoked to the glorious streams of insect song. Reaching the heights of hearing, yoked to the glo… Reaching the heights of hearing, yoked to the glorious streams of insect song. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/810837226 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 21:24:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/122-sound-break-antiphonal-duets 00:02:41 The World According to Sound no An ornithic call and response. An ornithic call and response. An ornithic call and response. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/809210935 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 20:15:51 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/121-sound-break-avian-slow-jams 00:04:30 The World According to Sound no If you would please just not sing so fast! If you would please just not sing so fast! If you would please just not sing so fast! tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/805607533 Thu, 23 Apr 2020 20:29:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/120-sound-break-sound-consultant 00:06:05 The World According to Sound no Designing products not with your eyes, but with your ears. Designing products not with your eyes, but with y… Designing products not with your eyes, but with your ears. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/804035929 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:29:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/119-digital-waterfall 00:04:19 The World According to Sound no Rebuilding white noise one wavelength at a time Rebuilding white noise one wavelength at a time Rebuilding white noise one wavelength at a time tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/800383666 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 22:05:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/118-sound-break-sonorous-deserts 00:02:34 The World According to Sound no The sound of emptiness. The sound of emptiness. The sound of emptiness. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/799587274 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 22:24:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/117-sound-break-egypt 00:01:58 The World According to Sound no Historical reconstruction through sound. Historical reconstruction through sound. Historical reconstruction through sound. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/798807697 Tue, 14 Apr 2020 21:39:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/116-sound-break-sand 00:01:52 The World According to Sound no 116 – Sound Break: Sand by The World According to Sound 116 – Sound Break: Sand by The World According to… 116 – Sound Break: Sand by The World According to Sound tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/797838463 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 21:45:56 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/115-sound-break-long-necked-ungulates 00:02:19 The World According to Sound no Utterly stupefying and unexpected. Utterly stupefying and unexpected. Utterly stupefying and unexpected. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/794891992 Thu, 09 Apr 2020 22:01:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/114-sound-break-hagia-sophia 00:03:19 The World According to Sound no Recreating extinct environments. Recreating extinct environments. Recreating extinct environments. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/793947763 Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:26:38 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/113-sound-break-mudpots 00:04:27 The World According to Sound no A director's cut of our very first episode. A director's cut of our very first episode. A director's cut of our very first episode. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/793257250 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 19:52:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/112-sound-break-en-garde 00:02:05 The World According to Sound no Parry, parry, thrust! Parry, parry, thrust! Parry, parry, thrust! tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/792364531 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 18:18:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/111-sound-break-kinetic-equine 00:02:51 The World According to Sound no It's good to get exercise even when you're confined indoors. It's good to get exercise even when you're confin… It's good to get exercise even when you're confined indoors. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/790174672 Fri, 03 Apr 2020 19:25:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/110-sound-break-speed-talking 00:04:23 The World According to Sound no Winged words! Winged words! Winged words! tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/789476749 Thu, 02 Apr 2020 21:16:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/109-sound-break-historic-keyboards 00:02:47 The World According to Sound no The keyboard from 1750ish to the present. The keyboard from 1750ish to the present. The keyboard from 1750ish to the present. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/788655583 Wed, 01 Apr 2020 20:49:54 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/108-sound-break-melliferous-swarms 00:03:18 The World According to Sound no Sweet nectar of the gods! Sweet nectar of the gods! Sweet nectar of the gods! tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/787883362 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 20:48:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/107-sound-break-metronomics 00:05:50 The World According to Sound no Unleash the metronomes. Unleash the metronomes. Unleash the metronomes. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/787042771 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:20:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/106-sound-break-icthyian-chorus 00:01:48 The World According to Sound no Singing underwater. Singing underwater. Singing underwater. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/784841995 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 20:48:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/105-sound-break-numbers 00:04:16 The World According to Sound no The eeriness of numbers. The eeriness of numbers. The eeriness of numbers. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/784038334 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 20:13:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/104-sound-break-the-infinitesimal 00:03:06 The World According to Sound no And to every thing that creepeth upon the earth... And to every thing that creepeth upon the earth... And to every thing that creepeth upon the earth... tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/783176635 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 19:13:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/103-sound-break-notes 00:01:41 The World According to Sound no Modern-day note-taking. Modern-day note-taking. Modern-day note-taking. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/782529823 Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:59:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/102-sound-break-yellowstone 00:08:41 The World According to Sound no An artifice of ambient nature. An artifice of ambient nature. An artifice of ambient nature. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/781754449 Mon, 23 Mar 2020 19:12:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/101-sound-break-ferrier 00:03:09 The World According to Sound no From the forge of Hephaestus himself. Or something like that. From the forge of Hephaestus himself. Or somethin… From the forge of Hephaestus himself. Or something like that. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/781087108 Sun, 22 Mar 2020 19:49:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/100-sound-break-physical-exertion 00:01:36 The World According to Sound no A very particular piece of the soundscape of sports. A very particular piece of the soundscape of spor… A very particular piece of the soundscape of sports. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/780517033 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 21:41:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/99-sound-break-moog 00:04:31 The World According to Sound no The mother of all synths. The mother of all synths. The mother of all synths. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/779756176 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:47:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/98-sound-break-pipe-organ 00:05:11 The World According to Sound no Dissecting the organ, pipe-box by pipe-box. Dissecting the organ, pipe-box by pipe-box. Dissecting the organ, pipe-box by pipe-box. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/779068486 Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:09:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/97-sound-break-mechanisms 00:04:01 The World According to Sound no Motion rendered as sound. Motion rendered as sound. Motion rendered as sound. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/778411384 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:31:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/96-sound-break-hockey 00:01:22 The World According to Sound no Sports must go on! Sports must go on! Sports must go on! tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/777717928 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 17:21:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/95-sound-break-space 00:07:18 The World According to Sound no Some time out to listen. Some time out to listen. Some time out to listen. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/692809690 Tue, 08 Oct 2019 16:17:11 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/94-skeeters 00:01:59 The World According to Sound no When you're given the opportunity to stick your hands holding two microphones (ORTF stereo) through a mesh net into a cage swarming with mosquitos, you do it. When you're given the opportunity to stick your h… When you're given the opportunity to stick your hands holding two microphones (ORTF stereo) through a mesh net into a cage swarming with mosquitos, you do it. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/689504908 Tue, 01 Oct 2019 15:01:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/93-the-beetles 00:01:47 The World According to Sound no "You're nothing but skin and bones!" cried Gregor Samsa. "You're nothing but skin and bones!" cried Gregor… "You're nothing but skin and bones!" cried Gregor Samsa. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/686738782 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 20:04:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/92-voice-over 00:02:42 The World According to Sound no A drawback of being sighted: your brain can't keep up with winged words. A drawback of being sighted: your brain can't kee… A drawback of being sighted: your brain can't keep up with winged words. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/682520594 Tue, 17 Sep 2019 19:35:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/91-cheese 00:02:31 The World According to Sound no Machinery and processes...team WATS is into them right now. This week: milk, curds, bacteria, and mold. Machinery and processes...team WATS is into them … Machinery and processes...team WATS is into them right now. This week: milk, curds, bacteria, and mold. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/679265298 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 20:44:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/90-wrap-it-up 00:01:40 The World According to Sound no I'd like my vegetables with a side of plastic wrap, please. I'd like my vegetables with a side of plastic wra… I'd like my vegetables with a side of plastic wrap, please. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/675582146 Tue, 03 Sep 2019 15:22:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/89-brew-ha 00:03:52 The World According to Sound no Listening to that rarest of grapes: a factory in the U.S. Listening to that rarest of grapes: a factory in … Listening to that rarest of grapes: a factory in the U.S. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/672045413 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 04:39:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/88-sketch 00:03:51 The World According to Sound no Write me some music! Write me some music! Write me some music! tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/457210773 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 07:44:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/87-sound-audio-joe-frank 00:03:42 The World According to Sound no An original audio storyteller. An original audio storyteller. An original audio storyteller. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/453970479 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 21:45:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/86-sound-audio 00:04:14 The World According to Sound no Oh the things you hear in the middle of the night on AM radio. Oh the things you hear in the middle of the night… Oh the things you hear in the middle of the night on AM radio. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/450615870 Tue, 29 May 2018 06:50:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/85-birth-of-modern-radio 00:03:44 The World According to Sound no The modern generation of audio makers lies in the shadow of this show. The modern generation of audio makers lies in the… The modern generation of audio makers lies in the shadow of this show. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/447446469 Tue, 22 May 2018 09:28:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/84-sound-audio 00:05:44 The World According to Sound no NPR used to be willing to experiment with the format of the radio it made. NPR used to be willing to experiment with the for… NPR used to be willing to experiment with the format of the radio it made. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/444233565 Tue, 15 May 2018 06:34:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/83-sound-audio-edward-r-murrow 00:05:55 The World According to Sound no Bringing the war into your living room. Bringing the war into your living room. Bringing the war into your living room. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/441018381 Tue, 08 May 2018 08:09:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/82-sound-audio-lou-gherig 00:01:49 The World According to Sound no The reverberation is awesome. The reverberation is awesome. The reverberation is awesome. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/437534553 Tue, 01 May 2018 05:18:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/wats-historyboring 00:02:45 The World According to Sound no It's so good it will put you to sleep and you'll be happy about it. It's so good it will put you to sleep and you'll … It's so good it will put you to sleep and you'll be happy about it. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/434338290 Tue, 24 Apr 2018 07:50:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/80-sound-audio-the-last-of-the-zeppelins 00:03:42 The World According to Sound no Radio reporting live on scene pretty much started with the Hindenburg. Radio reporting live on scene pretty much started… Radio reporting live on scene pretty much started with the Hindenburg. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/430813581 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 06:03:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/79-tony-schwartz 00:03:05 The World According to Sound no Things change fast. Things change fast. Things change fast. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/427541313 Tue, 10 Apr 2018 07:28:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/78-sound-audio-year-in-food 00:06:25 The World According to Sound no Beef sandwich beef sandwich beef sandwich beef sandwich beef sandwich beef sandwich beef sandwich beef sandwich beef sandwich beef sandwich beef sandwich beef sandwich beef sandwich beef sandwich crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets... Thanks to Elliot Smoke for this wonderful piece of audio. Beef sandwich beef sandwich beef sandwich beef sa… Beef sandwich beef sandwich beef sandwich beef sandwich beef sandwich beef sandwich beef sandwich beef sandwich beef sandwich beef sandwich beef sandwich beef sandwich beef sandwich beef sandwich crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets crumpets... Thanks to Elliot Smoke for this wonderful piece of audio. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/423781008 Tue, 03 Apr 2018 05:51:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/77-idea-of-north 00:03:09 The World According to Sound no Everybody's talking at the same time. Everybody's talking at the same time. Everybody's talking at the same time. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/355498265 Tue, 14 Nov 2017 08:35:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/76-textile-manufacturing 00:01:40 The World According to Sound no We know Penelope could use one. Unclear whether anybody today can. We know Penelope could use one. Unclear whether a… We know Penelope could use one. Unclear whether anybody today can. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/351973604 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 17:08:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/wats-castrato 00:02:07 The World According to Sound no He is the only one who has ever been recorded singing this way. He is the only one who has ever been recorded sin… He is the only one who has ever been recorded singing this way. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/349410245 Tue, 31 Oct 2017 07:26:51 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/74-spanish-lottery 00:01:30 The World According to Sound no So many winning numbers, so so many hours of singing. So many winning numbers, so so many hours of sing… So many winning numbers, so so many hours of singing. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/348311721 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 04:09:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/73-amorous-arachnids 00:01:42 The World According to Sound no If I had eight legs and pedipalps, I'd probably do this too. If I had eight legs and pedipalps, I'd probably d… If I had eight legs and pedipalps, I'd probably do this too. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/347263621 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 04:43:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/72-cow-bell 00:01:30 The World According to Sound no European cows grazing. European cows grazing. European cows grazing. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/346353714 Wed, 11 Oct 2017 04:00:46 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/71-gassy-exchange 00:01:40 The World According to Sound no Gas imploding under water isn't relegated just to your bathtub. Gas imploding under water isn't relegated just to… Gas imploding under water isn't relegated just to your bathtub. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/345129760 Tue, 03 Oct 2017 09:41:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/70-car-laughter 00:01:40 The World According to Sound no Laughter from beyond the grave. Laughter from beyond the grave. Laughter from beyond the grave. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/343865215 Tue, 26 Sep 2017 07:33:43 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/wats-grizzlies 00:01:42 The World According to Sound no A day in the life of nature at Yellowstone National Park. A day in the life of nature at Yellowstone Nation… A day in the life of nature at Yellowstone National Park. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/343010962 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 05:35:08 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/episode-68-a-sylvan-inferno 00:01:46 The World According to Sound no A fire rages in Yellowstone National Park. A fire rages in Yellowstone National Park. A fire rages in Yellowstone National Park. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/342140355 Wed, 13 Sep 2017 05:46:38 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/67-aqueous-eruptions 00:01:45 The World According to Sound no The first in a series of recordings from Yellowstone National Park. The first in a series of recordings from Yellowst… The first in a series of recordings from Yellowstone National Park. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/339083872 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 01:37:38 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/66-wats-to-come 00:02:31 The World According to Sound no We've been gone a while, but new episodes are coming! Here's a taste. We've been gone a while, but new episodes are com… We've been gone a while, but new episodes are coming! Here's a taste. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/321771183 Tue, 09 May 2017 17:35:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/last-day-wigwam 00:03:47 The World According to Sound no The World According to Sound rolls into Manheim, PA, to drop off its inimitable Claire Brothers loudspeakers and effectively bring their tour to an end. The World According to Sound rolls into Manheim, … The World According to Sound rolls into Manheim, PA, to drop off its inimitable Claire Brothers loudspeakers and effectively bring their tour to an end. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/319620347 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 19:51:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/day-17-green-room 00:02:40 The World According to Sound no A few minutes before showtime in Boston. A few minutes before showtime in Boston. A few minutes before showtime in Boston. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/319469786 Tue, 25 Apr 2017 21:29:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/day-15-walks-on-rocks 00:02:29 The World According to Sound no Ambulations along a beach on Cape Cod. Ambulations along a beach on Cape Cod. Ambulations along a beach on Cape Cod. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/317016725 Mon, 10 Apr 2017 17:37:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/day-13-leef-blowing 00:02:55 The World According to Sound no At a gas station in Lee, Massachusetts. At a gas station in Lee, Massachusetts. At a gas station in Lee, Massachusetts. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/316783836 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 00:33:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/day-12-smith-opera-house 00:02:03 The World According to Sound no A soundcheck from the balcony of an empty opera house. A soundcheck from the balcony of an empty opera h… A soundcheck from the balcony of an empty opera house. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/315288589 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 20:54:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/day-5-skidmore 00:03:22 The World According to Sound no An hour and a half before our show at Skidmore, we got an inside tip about a reverberant paradise. An hour and a half before our show at Skidmore, w… An hour and a half before our show at Skidmore, we got an inside tip about a reverberant paradise. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/314594628 Sun, 26 Mar 2017 21:02:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/day-2-post-show-detox 00:01:59 The World According to Sound no The morning after the first live show in Burlington, VT, WATS needed to do a little cleaning. The morning after the first live show in Burlingt… The morning after the first live show in Burlington, VT, WATS needed to do a little cleaning. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/314365562 Sat, 25 Mar 2017 04:22:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/day-1-sleet-sounds-and-van-troubles 00:02:15 The World According to Sound no On the eve of The World According to Sound's East Coast tour, inclement weather in Vermont gave our tour van some problems. On the eve of The World According to Sound's East… On the eve of The World According to Sound's East Coast tour, inclement weather in Vermont gave our tour van some problems. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/309928663 Tue, 28 Feb 2017 08:33:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/65-brain-artery 00:01:39 The World According to Sound no The soothing sounds of blood pumping through your brain. The soothing sounds of blood pumping through your… The soothing sounds of blood pumping through your brain. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/307661613 Tue, 14 Feb 2017 09:17:46 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/64-number-stations 00:01:45 The World According to Sound no Achtung! I guess if I had to secretly communicate with foreign agents, I'd just say a bunch of random numbers too. Achtung! I guess if I had to secretly communicate… Achtung! I guess if I had to secretly communicate with foreign agents, I'd just say a bunch of random numbers too. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/306038385 Sat, 04 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/63-coal-miner 00:02:02 The World According to Sound no 33 percent of America's electricity comes from coal. You're probably using energy generated from that black rock right now. It's extracted from the ground by guys like Mackie Branham. 33 percent of America's electricity comes from co… 33 percent of America's electricity comes from coal. You're probably using energy generated from that black rock right now. It's extracted from the ground by guys like Mackie Branham. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/305210224 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 08:36:49 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/62-american-unrestimmigration-ban-protest-12817 00:01:38 The World According to Sound no Not all of America takes kindly to Trump's ban of immigrants. Not all of America takes kindly to Trump's ban of… Not all of America takes kindly to Trump's ban of immigrants. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/304162633 Tue, 24 Jan 2017 07:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/61-funnel-bubble 00:01:38 The World According to Sound no Making plum wine in your kitchen is unexpectedly melodious. Making plum wine in your kitchen is unexpectedly … Making plum wine in your kitchen is unexpectedly melodious. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/303204937 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 07:29:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/wats-rebelyell 00:01:38 The World According to Sound no The confederate war cry resembled "a foxhunt yip mixed up with sort of a banshee squall." The confederate war cry resembled "a foxhunt yip … The confederate war cry resembled "a foxhunt yip mixed up with sort of a banshee squall." tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/301008487 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 05:31:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/59-telephonic-symphony 00:01:36 The World According to Sound no The mellifluous tones of a Japanese electronics store. The mellifluous tones of a Japanese electronics s… The mellifluous tones of a Japanese electronics store. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/292351386 Thu, 10 Nov 2016 07:25:56 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/58-presidential-protest 00:01:30 The World According to Sound no The sound of Donald Trump getting elected in San Francisco. The sound of Donald Trump getting elected in San … The sound of Donald Trump getting elected in San Francisco. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/282970940 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 02:24:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/56-oldest-song 00:01:35 The World According to Sound no This song shows that Western music is almost a 1,000 years older than we used to believe. This song shows that Western music is almost a 1,… This song shows that Western music is almost a 1,000 years older than we used to believe. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/282651912 Tue, 13 Sep 2016 04:17:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/56-musique-concrete 00:01:35 The World According to Sound no About a hundred years ago, Berlin sounded like this. About a hundred years ago, Berlin sounded like th… About a hundred years ago, Berlin sounded like this. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/281986891 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 17:41:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/55-watery-pipes 00:01:35 The World According to Sound no The Pacific Ocean's uncanny undulations. The Pacific Ocean's uncanny undulations. The Pacific Ocean's uncanny undulations. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/281548371 Tue, 06 Sep 2016 06:30:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/54-debatable-debate 00:01:37 The World According to Sound no Language as anti-content. Language as anti-content. Language as anti-content. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/280524808 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 04:48:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/53-leaf-blower 00:01:33 The World According to Sound no Sometimes you need to make do with the greenery at hand. Sometimes you need to make do with the greenery a… Sometimes you need to make do with the greenery at hand. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/277439485 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 07:38:38 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/wats-live-show 00:01:09 The World According to Sound no Come sit in the dark with us and take in some aural delights! Come sit in the dark with us and take in some aur… Come sit in the dark with us and take in some aural delights! tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/273295050 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 19:25:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/wats-soundofmusic 00:18:06 The World According to Sound no The first long episode of The World According to Sound. Whoa. The first long episode of The World According to … The first long episode of The World According to Sound. Whoa. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/272629108 Thu, 07 Jul 2016 19:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/draftgooglesong 00:01:22 The World According to Sound no It could be a grim future for music. It could be a grim future for music. It could be a grim future for music. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/267722561 Tue, 05 Jul 2016 04:45:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/51-shepard-scale 00:01:39 The World According to Sound no This auditory illusion is almost enough to make you go mad. This auditory illusion is almost enough to make y… This auditory illusion is almost enough to make you go mad. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/267722429 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 05:08:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/50-whistle-register 00:01:28 The World According to Sound no Mariah Carey made this famous, but its been a part of pop for a long time. Mariah Carey made this famous, but its been a par… Mariah Carey made this famous, but its been a part of pop for a long time. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/267722381 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 06:42:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/49-yaybahar 00:01:33 The World According to Sound no This acoustic instrument can kick the ass of any electric one. This acoustic instrument can kick the ass of any … This acoustic instrument can kick the ass of any electric one. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/267722326 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:15:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/48-cat-organ 00:01:28 The World According to Sound no A cat organ fit for a king. Or, at least a prince. A cat organ fit for a king. Or, at least a prince. A cat organ fit for a king. Or, at least a prince. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/267722263 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 07:15:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/47-stalactiteorgan 00:01:36 The World According to Sound no Gotta do a little spelunking to play these pipes. Gotta do a little spelunking to play these pipes. Gotta do a little spelunking to play these pipes. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/266732815 Tue, 31 May 2016 07:19:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/46-chasing-off-the-homeless-a-how-to 00:01:30 The World According to Sound no A classic, but not classy way to keep the poor away from your place of business. A classic, but not classy way to keep the poor aw… A classic, but not classy way to keep the poor away from your place of business. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/265537244 Tue, 24 May 2016 08:38:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/45-cat-music 00:01:36 The World According to Sound no Just because you like Beethoven doesn't mean your cat does. Just because you like Beethoven doesn't mean your… Just because you like Beethoven doesn't mean your cat does. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/262874165 Tue, 17 May 2016 07:52:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/44-drumming-like-the-wind 00:01:30 The World According to Sound no Convulsing for a minute with sticks in your hands. Convulsing for a minute with sticks in your hands. Convulsing for a minute with sticks in your hands. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/262849613 Tue, 10 May 2016 05:07:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/43-torture-music 00:01:40 The World According to Sound no Many American pop hits have been used for a dark purpose. Many American pop hits have been used for a dark … Many American pop hits have been used for a dark purpose. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/261897931 Tue, 03 May 2016 05:58:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/42-auctioneer 00:01:29 The World According to Sound no Sell! Sell! Sell! Sell! Sell! Sell! Sell! Sell! Sell! tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/260723990 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 04:59:51 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/41-concentration-camp-music 00:02:00 The World According to Sound no During the Holocaust, prisoners in concentration camps wrote songs like this. During the Holocaust, prisoners in concentration … During the Holocaust, prisoners in concentration camps wrote songs like this. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/259714772 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 07:14:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/wats-singingroads 00:01:24 The World According to Sound no The road less travelled never sang to you, did it? The road less travelled never sang to you, did it? The road less travelled never sang to you, did it? tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/258213975 Tue, 12 Apr 2016 00:39:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/39-the-secret-sounds-giraffes-make-when-the-sun-goes-down 00:01:39 The World According to Sound no Speaking with our dappled, long-necked animal friends. Speaking with our dappled, long-necked animal fri… Speaking with our dappled, long-necked animal friends. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/257338527 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 07:04:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/38-idioglossia 00:01:35 The World According to Sound no Inventing a language at the age of two. Sign up on our website to hear more episodes: http://bit.ly/1oGTcHz Inventing a language at the age of two. Sign up… Inventing a language at the age of two. Sign up on our website to hear more episodes: http://bit.ly/1oGTcHz tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/255663680 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 05:47:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/37-singing-sand 00:01:31 The World According to Sound no If the sand should sing your praises, they would outnumber the stars in heaven. Sign up on our website to hear more episodes: http://bit.ly/1oGTcHz If the sand should sing your praises, they would … If the sand should sing your praises, they would outnumber the stars in heaven. Sign up on our website to hear more episodes: http://bit.ly/1oGTcHz tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/253984958 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 08:16:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/36-washing-machine-music 00:02:00 The World According to Sound no Musique concrète takes a trip to the laundromat. Sign up on our website to hear more episodes: http://bit.ly/1oGTcHz Musique concrète takes a trip to the laundromat. … Musique concrète takes a trip to the laundromat. Sign up on our website to hear more episodes: http://bit.ly/1oGTcHz tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/251917367 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 07:13:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/35-involuntary-vocalization 00:01:30 The World According to Sound no We wonder if piano teachers actually instruct their students to squeal, groan, and hum as they play. Read More: http://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/2016/04/17/35-vocalization.html We wonder if piano teachers actually instruct the… We wonder if piano teachers actually instruct their students to squeal, groan, and hum as they play. Read More: http://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/2016/04/17/35-vocalization.html tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/249887790 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 05:56:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/ants 00:01:30 The World According to Sound no God, ants are SO loud when they walk! Thanks to Stephen Frost for the recording. Check out his other projects here! http://www.earthvibes.com.au God, ants are SO loud when they walk! Thanks to … God, ants are SO loud when they walk! Thanks to Stephen Frost for the recording. Check out his other projects here! http://www.earthvibes.com.au tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/247946032 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 06:08:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/31-32-33-infrasound 00:04:45 The World According to Sound no Listening to sounds you can't actually hear. Read more: http://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/2016/03/01/31-infrasound.html Listening to sounds you can't actually hear. Rea… Listening to sounds you can't actually hear. Read more: http://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/2016/03/01/31-infrasound.html tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/247893856 Tue, 23 Feb 2016 02:16:08 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/30-man-bird 00:01:30 The World According to Sound no I too would like to have an ornithological larynx. I too would like to have an ornithological larynx. I too would like to have an ornithological larynx. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/246631930 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 06:28:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/29-ode-to-joy 00:01:34 The World According to Sound no This piece of music has been co-opted like no other. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org This piece of music has been co-opted like no oth… This piece of music has been co-opted like no other. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/238473600 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 11:36:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/28-consuming 00:01:40 The World According to Sound no The most powerful economy in the world at work. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org The most powerful economy in the world at work. … The most powerful economy in the world at work. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/237739751 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 09:00:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/27-mechanical-music 00:01:30 The World According to Sound no The randomness of a hundred different rhythms. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/ The randomness of a hundred different rhythms. T… The randomness of a hundred different rhythms. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/237553219 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 06:37:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/26-aslsp 00:01:34 The World According to Sound no This song will finish in about another 600 years. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/ This song will finish in about another 600 years.… This song will finish in about another 600 years. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/236400692 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 05:51:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/25-gravitationalwaves 00:01:34 The World According to Sound no Hearing the ripples in space-time. To hear more episodes, go to http://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/ Hearing the ripples in space-time. To hear more … Hearing the ripples in space-time. To hear more episodes, go to http://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/236362647 Tue, 08 Dec 2015 07:51:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/24-wifi 00:01:30 The World According to Sound no Being surrounded by invisible streams of data. To hear more episodes, go to http://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/ Being surrounded by invisible streams of data. T… Being surrounded by invisible streams of data. To hear more episodes, go to http://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/235171480 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 01:40:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/26-stukas 00:01:32 The World According to Sound no By the time you hear this trumpet, it's probably too late. By the time you hear this trumpet, it's probably … By the time you hear this trumpet, it's probably too late. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/235129628 Tue, 01 Dec 2015 03:00:49 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/22hourcharm 00:01:25 The World According to Sound no According to some, you need more than musical talent to make charming music. The recording of The Hour of Charm in this episode was preserved by the Stanford Archive of Recorded Sound. library.stanford.edu/ars To hear more episodes, go to http://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/ According to some, you need more than musical tal… According to some, you need more than musical talent to make charming music. The recording of The Hour of Charm in this episode was preserved by the Stanford Archive of Recorded Sound. library.stanford.edu/ars To hear more episodes, go to http://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/232672828 Tue, 24 Nov 2015 01:16:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/achromatopsia 00:01:28 The World According to Sound no Let's take a listen to the rainbow. To hear more episodes, go to http://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/ Let's take a listen to the rainbow. To hear mor… Let's take a listen to the rainbow. To hear more episodes, go to http://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/232672583 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 01:34:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/20-wikipedia 00:01:30 The World According to Sound no The world's largest encyclopedia as music. To hear more episodes, go to http://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/ The world's largest encyclopedia as music. To he… The world's largest encyclopedia as music. To hear more episodes, go to http://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/232664018 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 00:43:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/wats-ceasetoexist 00:01:38 The World According to Sound no Be careful of which songs you cover. To hear more episodes, go to http://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/ Be careful of which songs you cover. To hear mor… Be careful of which songs you cover. To hear more episodes, go to http://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/232661864 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 00:43:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/18-look-at-your-game-girl 00:01:28 The World According to Sound no Sometimes the less you know about the artist the better. To hear more episodes, go to http://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/ Sometimes the less you know about the artist the … Sometimes the less you know about the artist the better. To hear more episodes, go to http://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/230855986 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 16:42:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/17-glossalalia 00:01:29 The World According to Sound no The sounds of people channeling the divine. To hear more episodes go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org The sounds of people channeling the divine. To … The sounds of people channeling the divine. To hear more episodes go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/230853471 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 02:31:01 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/16-the-iliad-1 00:01:30 The World According to Sound no A dead language brought back to life. To hear more episodes go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org A dead language brought back to life. To hear m… A dead language brought back to life. To hear more episodes go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/230852148 Thu, 05 Nov 2015 05:51:51 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/15-hold-music-1 00:01:35 The World According to Sound no The sound of your life on hold. To hear more episodes, go to http://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/ The sound of your life on hold. To hear more epi… The sound of your life on hold. To hear more episodes, go to http://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/230846745 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:06:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/14-tinnitus-1 00:01:37 The World According to Sound no Between 10 and 15 percent of us hear things like this constantly. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org Between 10 and 15 percent of us hear things like … Between 10 and 15 percent of us hear things like this constantly. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/228746284 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 03:09:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/12-8-bit-death 00:01:35 The World According to Sound no Dealing with digital death. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org. Dealing with digital death. To hear more episode… Dealing with digital death. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/228746419 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 19:37:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/13-a-silent-song 00:01:39 The World According to Sound no Sometimes you just don't want to hear anything in a song. To hear more episodes, go to http://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/ Sometimes you just don't want to hear anything in… Sometimes you just don't want to hear anything in a song. To hear more episodes, go to http://www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/228741234 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 02:23:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/11-end-of-the-world-song 00:01:25 The World According to Sound no We still don't understand how CNN would know when to play this. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org. We still don't understand how CNN would know when… We still don't understand how CNN would know when to play this. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/228734758 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 03:25:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/10-grunting 00:01:29 The World According to Sound no Athletes deep in focus. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org. Athletes deep in focus. To hear more episodes, g… Athletes deep in focus. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/227723133 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 01:43:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/watsearthwhistlersfinal 00:01:28 The World According to Sound no These noises can be heard all around the earth. Constantly. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org. These noises can be heard all around the earth. C… These noises can be heard all around the earth. Constantly. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/227722542 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 20:27:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/watsgibberishfinal 00:01:32 The World According to Sound no A gibberish song with a secret message. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org. A gibberish song with a secret message. To hear … A gibberish song with a secret message. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/221369462 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 01:28:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/7-sochiapam-chinantec 00:01:33 The World According to Sound no Just a couple of guys having a little chat. The recordings come from the Summer Institute of Linguistics in Mexico. http://bit.ly/1LoofSW To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org. Just a couple of guys having a little chat. The r… Just a couple of guys having a little chat. The recordings come from the Summer Institute of Linguistics in Mexico. http://bit.ly/1LoofSW To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/221368749 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 02:50:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/6-monsieur-lefires 00:01:24 The World According to Sound no Odorless and harmonious toots. Odorless and harmonious toots. Odorless and harmonious toots. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/221366834 Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:22:46 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/5-auditory-hallucinations 00:01:40 The World According to Sound no Jarrad Wale made a recording that lets you into someone else's head. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org. Jarrad Wale made a recording that lets you into s… Jarrad Wale made a recording that lets you into someone else's head. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/221368027 Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:21:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/2-daisy-bell 00:01:41 The World According to Sound no A masterpiece from IBM and HAL. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org. A masterpiece from IBM and HAL. To hear more epi… A masterpiece from IBM and HAL. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/221367791 Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:20:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/4-bridge-songs 00:01:23 The World According to Sound no Jodi Rose records the secret songs of bridges all over the world. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org. Jodi Rose records the secret songs of bridges all… Jodi Rose records the secret songs of bridges all over the world. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/221369246 Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:19:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/3-mimicry 00:01:22 The World According to Sound no Bird is definitely the word. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org. Bird is definitely the word. To hear more episod… Bird is definitely the word. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/221367374 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 01:32:46 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/worldaccordingtosound/1-mud-pots 00:01:21 The World According to Sound no Bloop. Bloop bloop. Sign up on our website to hear more episodes: http://bit.ly/1oGTcHz Bloop. Bloop bloop. Sign up on our website to he… Bloop. Bloop bloop. Sign up on our website to hear more episodes: http://bit.ly/1oGTcHz