It depends one where the poster lives. In the UK, as we both know, it is impossible. But in Europe for double insulated equipment a two pin plug is used - which can clearly be plugged in either way round.Physically impossible...
My Hafler DH-101 wasn't as advanced. When disconnected reversing the power plug made an easily measurable difference in chassis potential relative to its 3-prong partner; a Bryston 2B. Don't recall if it was audible or believed to be but do remember connecting their chassis with 8 gauge stove wire.
I believe that the following sentence (which to be honest seemed to me totally OT, though)Physically impossible...
was not to be literally taken because it is obvious that in this case it is its concept that counts (if any), not its exact implementation.turn the power plug 180 degrees and listen if the polarity has an influence on the sound
Anyway, in my view it would have been more accurate to reply: "... impossible here".
All blanket statements are wrong.
You're right, and I well know what you mean, but your premise which you rightly describe as indispensable cannot always be satisfied, nevertheless this does not mean that we run aground and interrupt the process of updating all human knowledge.In a nutshell, Tons of facts and parameters are inter-related, by the way in a predictable way, which can be calculated with precision (or Engineering would be impossible), we just need to have all possible variables and conditions clearly defined.
I respectfully invite you to reflect on the fact that the Physiology of Ear/Hearing/Balance concerns the variables and interconnections that you have well described multiplied by a factor of at least 1000, I believe.
And not everything in the field of ear/hearing physiology and psychology can be easily proven as if it were a mathematical equation.
On the other hand, I perfectly understand that an engineer does not necessarily also have to be an ENT or a Perceptual Psychologist. 🙂
I appreciated your comment, but please note that I would not be able to adequately hold a technical-scientific conversation about the different systems in physics even if I'm extremely fascinated and attracted by them, so I was not specifically talking about Newtonian Physics, nor about Quantum Mechanics.It depends on the use to which it's being put rather than preference IMO. Newtonian mechanics works for most of us most of the time, it's an approximation that's good enuff for a gravity well. Less so in the wider universe or at the sub-atomic (where the magic happens).
When I see a graph I always develop a slight twitch if it's not got error bars on it. Received wisdom is that 'the public' can't/won't/don't handle uncertainty well and particularly have problems when it comes to perceived as opposed to actual risk. My view is that this is a failure of education systems that's combined with the parts of human nature that drive us to look for yes/no, stop/go solutions and explanations.
I was talking about the fact that "the public" is terrified by its own fearful uncertainty.
Here we go https://www.science.org/content/article/million-dollar-strads-fall-modern-violins-blind-sound-checkDoes a higher IQ make you deaf in some way? Is there a correlation between the two? More scientific testing seems to be needed 🙂
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Rick...
That article reports listeners did hear differences but preferred new violins due to better projection, further suggesting correlation with loudness.
Joe Public anywhere, independent of race,creed or colour has to be seen in relation to it's location in the Rif valley x number of years ago when it was living a 'tree life' in packs of 30 or so. Ruled by an Alpha male, often with great brutality and any ape that deviated from the 'norm' was chased away or killed, not by the Alpha male but by those who sought the favour of the Alpha male. No male or female wanted to stand out from the pack that could be seen as challenging the authority of the Alpha male, that could be a death sentence.I appreciated your comment, but please note that I would not be able to adequately hold a technical-scientific conversation about the different systems in physics even if I'm extremely fascinated and attracted by them, so I was not specifically talking about Newtonian Physics, nor about Quantum Mechanics.
I was talking about the fact that "the public" is terrified by its own fearful uncertainty.
Fast forward to today and that verifies your statement about 'fearful uncertainty'. In terms of time elapsed from the Rif valley it is minimal. The Alpha male = 'elite'/'establishment' and those who seek favour are those who carry out the orders of the elite/establishment. Very few people ever deprogramme themselves - they see want they want to see, hear what they want to hear, literally. To do otherwise is to accept responsibility and that is what the 'pack animal' is terrified of. I have seen this happen time and again.
If anyone on this thread has ever attended an audio show and been in a room where a company is showcasing a product, just watching the assembled 'pack' and how it reacts is a very interesting experience.
I don't think that seeing or not seeing the equipment used has any relevance to those whose minds have managed to deprogramme themselves. That's why in a previous post I advocated using women who don't give a damn about music to 'listen'.They have no bias/filters in between them and the 'sounds' their brains are listening to.
Ultimately, I believe that focusing on individual agency and critical thinking is more productive than relying on broad generalizations about human behavior. Encouraging open-mindedness, healthy skepticism, and a willingness to learn from diverse perspectives is key to overcoming fear and uncertainty, whether in complex scientific subjects or everyday life.
There's the majority, but there's also a minority of people who lurk and observe the behaviour of the majority.
The subject of the "alpha male" - or female, is slightly different now. In most situations, the tallest, most muscular and aggressive/confident male will dominate over "geeks", however in some situations, when intelliegence is required, the situation can be flipped.
On my Facebook feed, pictures of high end systems pop up, mostly racks full, including very powerful amps (Macintosh/DarTZel etc) driving very sensitive speakers, I can't help thinking it's more about showing off, rather than a tool to enjoy music.
The subject of the "alpha male" - or female, is slightly different now. In most situations, the tallest, most muscular and aggressive/confident male will dominate over "geeks", however in some situations, when intelliegence is required, the situation can be flipped.
On my Facebook feed, pictures of high end systems pop up, mostly racks full, including very powerful amps (Macintosh/DarTZel etc) driving very sensitive speakers, I can't help thinking it's more about showing off, rather than a tool to enjoy music.
The statistics for cell phone use are horrifying...six hours on average here in India, mostly passive stuff like watching films / reels / TV shows (many people do that in buses and trains)...which is a great opening for inflencing minds to become passive trough fed animals, instead of becoming objective persons.
And the calibre of most posters, and sheer brazen confidence makes me wonder about the intelligence of their audience...most of them are average to stupid.
And the calibre of most posters, and sheer brazen confidence makes me wonder about the intelligence of their audience...most of them are average to stupid.
Although it would seem a bit strange, I am one of those odd people that don't own or use a smart phone.
My extent of 'Social Media' is diyaudio 🙂
My extent of 'Social Media' is diyaudio 🙂
I see a decreasing IQ correlating with rising atmospheric CO2 levels. Is it a causal correlation? Well... I have my suspicions.
https://www.news-medical.net/news/2...O2-levels-can-cause-cognitive-impairment.aspx
https://www.news-medical.net/news/2...O2-levels-can-cause-cognitive-impairment.aspx
Last edited:
People that are in denial of certain obvious facts also tend to have 'errors of thinking'
that permeate other areas of their lives > even going so far as IQ. Sad but true.
https://www.google.com/search?q=lis...CAggQABiABBixA8ICCBAuGLEDGIAE&sclient=gws-wiz
that permeate other areas of their lives > even going so far as IQ. Sad but true.
https://www.google.com/search?q=lis...CAggQABiABBixA8ICCBAuGLEDGIAE&sclient=gws-wiz
like if there was a bell curve invovled?...wonder about the intelligence of their audience...most of them are average to stupid.
Regarding critical thinking, please see the attached....focusing on individual agency and critical thinking...
Attachments
- Status
- Not open for further replies.
- Home
- Member Areas
- The Lounge
- Worldwide falling intelligence levels & the onset of "cable mania", coincidence?