The memories of visiting a movie theater or amphitheater always carry a certain kind of magic. It's not just about the show or the performance – it's about the entire atmosphere that surrounds you.

🌌 The Cathedral Effect and Sensory Delight: The moment you step into such spaces, there's an immediate sense of awe. The 'cathedral effect' of vast, open interiors, the fresh scent that fills the air, and the strategic, mood-enhancing lighting all come together to create an almost sacred, gigantic experience.

🔊 Pristine Sound Quality: A Key to Immersion: Something I realized two months ago is that one aspect particularly stands out: the sound quality. The absence of echoes and the clarity of sharp sounds add a layer of joy to the experience. This contrasts sharply with settings like echo-prone meeting rooms, where the quality of sound can significantly impact the overall experience.

Being in a space that is acoustically optimized not only enhances the enjoyment of the performance but also deeply influences our engagement and emotional response, as something in cognition changes. It's a reminder of how our environment can dramatically affect our perceptions and experiences. 🎶🏟️💭

This also happened to relate to anecdotal experience with scientific research on low-frequency sound in Huberman Lab podcasts.

- Infosys Science Foundation 16 Sept 2023 

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