Sarah Kane: How Blind Astrophysicists See the Sky through Sonification and Generative Music

Nature of Now

Mar 5 2024 • 1 hr 5 mins

Joe Patitucci delves into the fascinating world of data sonification with Astronomy PhD Student at the University of Cabridge and 2023 Marshall Scholar, Sarah Kane. Exploring the cosmos through sound, Sarah brings a very unique perspective to understanding the universe through her education, legal blindness and keen auditory skills.

This episode was recorded as part of a panel on Sonification and the Future of Generative Music at SXSW in March of 2023.

🌱 Key Points Discussed:

  • Data Sonification and its comparison to visual data representation.

  • The impact of sonification for both the visually impaired community and sighted individuals.

  • Challenges and future potential of sonification in scientific research and public engagement.

  • The process and design challenges of real-time data sonification.

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🎵 Music Credits:

Intro music from Joe Patitucci's album "420hz", available on all platforms.

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Sarah Kane: How Blind Astrophysicists See the Sky through Sonification and Generative Music

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