Insights into Music and Culture

Music as Consciousness: Sound, Technology, and the Hidden Nature of Reality
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Music as Consciousness: Sound, Technology, and the Hidden Nature of Reality

This article explores music as a technology of consciousness. Drawing on contemporary science, ancient philosophies, and the work of Donald Hoffman, it argues that reality may not be fundamentally material, but emerges from deeper structures of consciousness. Tracing music’s evolution from ritual instruments to electronic and digital technologies, the article shows how musicians have consistently used sound to access hidden dimensions of experience, treating music as an autonomous, transformative force that continues to shape human perception, creativity, and healing.

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Music as Life Philosophy: 10 Ways Music teaches us to Live Better.
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Music as Life Philosophy: 10 Ways Music teaches us to Live Better.

How does music help us live better? Many musicians adopt an approach to life that is based upon the lessons they learn through their music practice. Music, apart from being a series of organised sounds, can also serve as a philosophy for life that hones our skills and perspectives. This article explores ten core ways that music can be used as a philosophy for living, providing life skills that are transferable into other domains.

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