Listen to Me
Posted on September 3, 2012
This is a philosophy ramble, searching for the reason that some of us “want to be heard on the radio”.
This is a philosophy ramble, searching for the reason that some of us “want to be heard on the radio”.
The human mammal is social, which quickly explains why we like to exchange contact within the herd. But the wish to be “listened to on radio” is something of a one-way exchange.
Sure, there are program types that allow “feedback”, including request shows and call-in shows, but on our small scale with part 15 such neighborly contact could be done without radio.
But the radio operator “controls” the signals he modulates, and stands at a distance from those contacted.
Narcissism might play a role, but with a bigger “mirror” in which to admire our own opinions and taste.
The residents living within the signal contour also have opinions and taste, which often explains why they may not listen. They’ve all made their musical selections and hold opinions that may not be open to question.
Why do you think we want to be heard?
