Sensitization Exercise #2: Listening to your Computer Monitor
This exercise will actually focus on hearing and interpreting the location of objects with your eyes closed. This is the basis for all echolocation and the principles from this lesson can be applied from here on out as you hone your skills.
- Start by making a "ssshhh" noise with your mouth. You can also use "aaahhh" or many other steady tones.
- Bring your face to about 12 inches from your computer monitor and listen to the sound you are making.
- Now turn your head slowly to one side and listen as the sound changes. The sound will change due to the changing angle that it is hitting the monitor at, and once you have turned your head away from the monitor, it will change due to the distance of the objects that it is being reflected off of.
15 comments:
A piece of paper is remarkably easy to hear.
I find that your ears become way overactive and falling asleep is harder.
It is nice to know that I am not the only person that has a goal of being able to echolocate.
Interesting point about your ears becoming more sensitive. That's great! Sorry about the sleep.. :)
I'm not sure if this was just my imagination but I've been experimenting with echolocation for a large part of today. When practicing the "shhh" sound technique (I had been suing clicks) I got about as far as I did with clicks. However, at one point, when I came close to a wall, I could literally "see" it. It was sort of like a black and white image, but a lot less detailed. I could even see the texture somewhat. This image flashed for about a second in my mind before it went away. I also noticed a sort of "hollow-ness" to the right of the wall. When I opened my eyes, there was the wall, with a doorway right next to it. I am quite frankly amazed at this, although as I said I don't know if it was my imagination or if I had really got a random stroke of luck.
Great! That is a good feeling! I haven't had it often but once in a while it just seems to "click". Did you see my latest post on a "moment of clarity". Check it out: http://learnecholocation.blogspot.com/2011/08/echolocation-awareness-experience.html
Hi Tim... I'm greatly inspired by Daniel Kish and his amazing ability.. I appreciate your hard work.. you posted such nice articles.. Really thanks.. I want to addapt myself this way..
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy the articles and I'm so happy to be able to share my thoughts and revelations with everyone, like yourself, who enjoys pushing the limits of human capabilities.
me too!
Like the previous poster, I feel compelled to remark on how kind it is for you to share what must be a great deal of effort on your part. If it is true that only 1 in 200 people "bother" to comment, then please allow this to be a thank you on behalf of 199 besides myself. Great work.
Like the previous posters I too enjoy discovering the vast abilities of the human body and I thank you Tim for helping me push my own boundaries. I remember in elementary school watching a documentary on bats that said it was impossible for humans to use echolocation, I'm cannot wait to prove that documentary wrong.
That's the spirit! What an awesome group of people I have who read this blog! Thank you all for continually sharing your thoughts and appreciation!
Although my progress is not that good, yet its interesting to see you writing about this thoroughly.. Thx alot..
ive been doing this for a week now. i can tell the difference when something is there and something is not.... so what do i do next? am i going to fast?
Excellent question. I've just added another lesson to the beginner section that I think would be perfect for you. Lesson #8, Seeing Right and Left. Check it out and let me know what you think.
And as long as you feel comfortable with what you're doing, you're not going too fast. Remember, if you're not stretching your comfort zone you might get stuck in a rut.
I really cannot thank you enough for providing a highly insightful and knowledgeable viewpoint upon echolocation. I recently came across it after researching about Ben Underwood who used echolocation for truly fascinating feats for a blind person. Even though I'm not blind I still want to learn this and you have provided a great start. Thank you very much and wish me luck!
I'm so glad you're finding it helpful!! That's great to hear. Good luck on your journey.
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