Laurie Spiegel, in her exploration of music through the lens of information theory, introduces an intriguing idea: using “random noise in place of information to increase entropy, to counteract redundancy.” It’s like adding unexpected twists to a story to make it more interesting. Likewise in music, by introducing random noise, she suggests that we can make music more interesting and unpredictable. Imagine you’re listening to a song that has a very repetitive pattern or melody. After a while, it starts to feel boring because your brain knows exactly what’s coming next. But, if the musician introduces some unexpected sounds or changes in the music, suddenly the listener’s attention is recaptured. The music becomes more interesting because it’s less predictable. This approach of adding randomness helps to break the monotony, and makes the music more dynamic and lively. Hence, by incorporating random noise to increase entropy, Spiegel’s model reminds us that innovation in art often comes from breaking rules and experimenting. It encourages musicians and artists to think outside the box using technology.