Draft:Audiohacking

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Audiohacking is the use of methods and strategies that utilize sound stimuli to influence the nervous system and induce desired mental states. These mental states can be sleep, concentration, or relaxation.

Drawing inspiration from biohacking, the practice of altering one's environment and internal biology to enhance physical and mental performance, audiohacking specifically targets the influence of sounds on the brain.

Therefore, audiohacking is a form of biohacking that employs sounds and music to guide the brain into targeted mental states.

A notable example is the anxiety-reducing effect observed in the study by Bradt et al. (2013), which investigated the impact of musical interventions combined with standard treatment compared to standard treatment alone on the psychological and physiological responses of individuals with congenital heart disease. The study found that listening to music can positively affect anxiety levels in people with coronary heart disease, particularly those who have experienced a myocardial infarction. Additionally, music listening can beneficially influence systolic blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, sleep quality, and pain in those with coronary heart disease.

In addition, audiohacking incorporates concepts and techniques from neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). It employs sounds as a method to reprogram the brain and modify patterns of thought and behavior.

Broadly speaking, audiohacking can also be seen as a form of sound healing, a therapeutic practice that uses sound to foster harmony and relaxation in both body and soul.

Another important element in audiohacking is active listening. Within the mindfulness context, active listening involves fully attentive and present listening, aiming to grasp not only the spoken words but also the emotions and intentions underlying them.