Student of Everything

“Let everything be your teacher, and nothing be your master”

–Someone wiser than me

Unfortunately, I do not know who originally said/thought this, though I am quite sure I didn’t come up with it. I heard or read this somewhere (the words in orange) and it comes to me on my more enlightened days. When I remember to keep this frame of mind, my days are brighter, and I feel more connected to the world around me. Always remember (telling myself really), stay open to learning from everything/anyone and remember that knowledge can come for the most unlikely of sources and situations. And always be sure to not let anything control you.

Words to live by… and an attempted timecode joke.

And if you really want to get the sad attempt at the joke, here’s a bit more regarding timecode masters, and sync for films…. https://www.timecodesystems.com/an-introduction-to-timecode/

To Reduce Hospital Noise, Researchers Create Alarms That Whistle and Sing – The New York Times

A little over a week ago, the above article appeared in The New York Times. It seems that my interest in helping to reimagine the sonic spaces (or soundscapes) of everything from hospitals and clinics to hotels and office spaces is well-timed. It appears there is a brand new “industry” that is just finding its footing, and I am excited to help contribute my part.

Anyone in the position to consult on sound usage within an environment or device should consider when to advise using fewer alert sounds, especially when the intended goal of the space is to heal. We can and should find more appropriate alternate alert methods for usage in environments designed for healing. The two that come immediately to my mind are haptic feedback (like Apple Watch) and vibration alerts (like smartphones) for locations intended for healing. The usage of non-audible signals/alerts will help ease the stress levels of all that are within the environment. This more serene sonic environment will lead to expedited and improved healing rates, more efficient staff, and happier visitors.

The above article is terrific news and sheds light on the continuation of a trend that I believe will be more and more important each day moving forward.

Rueb, E. (2019, July 9). To Reduce Hospital Noise, Researchers Create Alarms That Whistle and Sing. The New York Times. Retrieved from nytimes.com/2019/07/09/science/alarm-fatigue-hospitals.html