Malevolent Audio Systems
sonic services for the third modernity
sonic services for the third modernity
fraud, audio data ethics, public space, advertising, intellectual property, media ethics
Examining the ethical implications of audio systems designed with harmful intent or negative consequences. This could involve exploring how audio technology might be used for deceptive practices, surveillance, or psychological harm.
propaganda, subliminal messages, audio forensics, deception, audio deepfakes
Investigating the creation and dissemination of audio content with malicious intent. This could include the study of disinformation, audio deepfakes, or other forms of manipulative audio designed to deceive or harm individuals or society.
sound and social justice, labour practices, greenwashing, product cycles, e-Waste, identity politics
This area explores the intersection of audio practices with political and ecological dimensions. Here we are interested in the environmental effects of audio production, distribution, consumption and disposal, soundscapes of resistance, community audio practices and the broad terrrain of socio-cultural audio practice including noise pollution, auditory environmental justice and the politics of audio in social space.
fear responses, sound and anxiety, acoustic stressors, negative stimuli, emotional regulation
Studying the psychological effects of audio content that is intentionally designed to be disturbing, threatening, or harmful. This could involve understanding how certain sounds or messages can influence emotions, behaviour, or mental well-being. This might also include soundscapes and mental health, auditory hallucination, noise-induced psychological effect, acoustic ecology and emotion and audio-induced trauma.
surveillance, audio phising, voice spoofing, secure transmission, ethical hacking, acoustic spyware
Examining potential security and privacy risks associated with audio systems designed with malevolent intent. This could include unauthorized audio surveillance, eavesdropping, the use of audio technology for malicious purposes, audio forensics and audio-based vulnerabilities.
zemiology, social harm, intellectual property and sampling, ethics of audio sharing
Analysing the existing legal frameworks and regulations related to audio technology to identify gaps or challenges in addressing malevolent uses. This could involve advocating for legal measures to prevent or mitigate harm.
audio signal encryption, sound masking techniques, acoustic finger-printing, signal scrubbing
Developing strategies and technologies to counteract malevolent audio systems. This could involve the creation of tools for detecting and mitigating harmful audio content, as well as raising awareness about potential risks.
audio and empire, post-colonialism, racism, audio and gender, cultural significance, impact on social discourse, audio and social behaviour
Exploring impact upon culture, societal norms, and human interactions. This could include considerations of how harmful audio content may contribute to fear or social division, trust in audio technology, the formation of cultural identity, audio in media representation, harrassment and sound and cultural heritage.