Biological carrier wave signals

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of transmitting carrier wave signals vocally, exploring the potential for using human vocalizations to convey information or emotions in a manner similar to modulation techniques used in communication systems.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the definition of carrier waves in the context of vocal transmission and suggests that while rudimentary modulation is possible, the data rate would be low compared to traditional communication methods.
  • Another participant proposes the idea of transmitting simple emotive or thought-like data using vocal chords, indicating a desire for non-natural language communication.
  • A reply affirms that it is possible to communicate using Morse Code as a form of amplitude modulation, suggesting that certain vocal practices, such as chanting, may exemplify this concept.
  • Another participant references a fictional show, "Dark Angel," where genetically modified individuals use sonic waves for communication, questioning if this aligns with the original inquiry about vocal carrier waves.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying degrees of agreement on the feasibility of using vocalizations for modulation, but there is no consensus on the specifics of how this could be achieved or its practical applications.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not fully defined the parameters of "carrier wave" in this context, and there are assumptions regarding the capabilities of human vocalization that remain unexamined.

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hi yea umm

is there any research/thinking regarding carrier wave signals being transmited vocally?

jb
 
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john_basic said:
hi yea umm

is there any research/thinking regarding carrier wave signals being transmited vocally?

jb

Welcome to the PF. What do you mean by carrier wave in this context? A carrier wave would normally be modulated to transfer information / data. A person could certainly do rudimentary amplitude or frequency modulation using their vocal chords, but the datarate would be fairly low compared to other forms of verbal communication.

Do you have something in mind?
 
i have this mad idea that maybe you can transmit simple emotive/thought like data with mouth and vocal chords, tell me I'm mad.. (not natural language)
 
john_basic said:
i have this mad idea that maybe you can transmit simple emotive/thought like data with mouth and vocal chords, tell me I'm mad.. (not natural language)

Sure you can. At the very least, you can speak in Morse Code. Kind of nerdy, but it is AM modulation of an audio carrier wave.

Have you seen the videos of the monks doing their chants? You might say they are doing some of what you are asking about:

http://www.google.com/search?q=monk...esult_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBQQqwQwAA

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anyone here watched that show Dark Angel where they had genetically modified people that use bat sonic waves to communicate for military purposes. Is this what you are talking about
 

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