// Disciplines
Phenomenology
6 topics
- Mineral and Stone Hobby
Reflections on Substances Found Only on Earth
Reflections on substances found only on Earth refer to emotions of awe, wonder, and affinity toward materials (certain minerals, water, life…
- ASMR Culture
Why Do We Have Preferences for Sounds?
Why does rain sound comforting while the sound of nails on a chalkboard is unpleasant—even though both are sound waves? This question examin…
- VTubers, Embodiment, and Empathy
Where Is the Body When Empathizing with an Avatar?
The question 'Where is the body when empathizing with an avatar?' asks where our bodily sensations relocate, expand, or project when we feel…
- Onsen
What Does the Scent of Hot Springs Evoke?
The scent of onsen — the distinctive aroma of sulfur and minerals — is not merely a chemical stimulus but a powerful trigger that evokes mem…
- ASMR Culture
Is the Place Imagined from Sound the Same as the Actual Place?
Sound, especially binaural ASMR or natural audio, draws specific 'places' in the brain without vision. Rain evokes a forest cabin; whispers …
- Mineral and Stone Collecting Hobby
On How Stones of the Same Type Have Different Expressions
'On how stones of the same type have different expressions' asks why even stones of the exact same mineral species (e.g., quartz or amethyst…