The Voice as a Site of the Possible
<p>In his 1550 work, <em>De Subtilitate,</em> Girolamo Cardano explores the intriguing ability to hear sounds not just through the ears but also through the teeth and bones. The Italian physician, mathematician, astrologer, and philosopher observed that a d/Deaf person could perceive sound when a stick or rod was placed between their teeth, allowing vibrations to reach the skull. He theorized that sound could travel through solid materials to the inner ear, bypassing both the outer and middle ear. While the complete anatomical explanation for vibratory conduction to the auditory nerve, which is the basis of bone conduction, came centuries later, Cardano’s insights laid the groundwork for future scientific developments…</p>
Authors: Sofia Lemos
Artists: Anne Le Troter
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ISSN: 27269949