[dandelany]

Imagine scientists discovered colonies of ants that compose elaborate symphonies of music that they perform for each other. Two problems: they’re small, so the music is quiet. And for the same reason, it’s extremely high-pitched and just sounds like mouse squeaks. In fact, half of it is ultrasonic, above the range of human hearing.

Which device is more impressive and would garner more public support for the project: an amplifier which just makes the squeaks louder? Or one which also pitches down the squeaks into a range where we can actually perceive and appreciate the tune & dynamics of the underlying music?