What if the sounds you trust the most your favorite song, a familiar voice, even your own instincts aren’t as “real” as you think?

In this episode of culturally/INCOMPETENT, Nicholas sits down with sound artist and technologist Carlos Bravo to explore the invisible ways AI is reshaping what we hear… and what we feel.

If you’ve ever wondered why certain voices feel comforting, why some audio instantly feels “fake,” or how AI decides which sounds matter, this conversation will completely shift how you understand listening. Carlos breaks down the emotional science behind sound, the cultural biases embedded in audio algorithms, and why the future of music, storytelling, and trust will live inside our headphones.

By the end of this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why humans emotio ...