Sonic Possible Worlds

Salomé Voegelin’s Sonic Possible Worlds examines the philosophical and sensory implications of listening as a way to engage with reality beyond the constraints of visual perception. By applying possible world theory and phenomenology to the soundscape, Voegelin argues that sound reveals a plurality of experiences and hidden relationships that a purely visual focus ignores. She explores various sonic environments, such as field recordings and sound art, to demonstrate how the ephemeral nature of sound creates an affective geography rooted in subjective experience. The text encourages readers to inhabit sonic life-worlds that challenge singular notions of truth and actuality, proposing that auditory sensitivity can uncover alternative social and political possibilities. Ultimately, the work advocates for a sonic sensibility that recognizes the world as a mobile, continuous, and multifaceted environment shaped by the act of listening. #SonicPossibleWorlds #SoundStudies #PhilosophyOfSound #SoundArt #FieldRecording #ListeningCulture #AudioPhilosophy #Phenomenology #ExperimentalSound #AmbientCulture