Psychological Headphones

The invention is a device resembling headphones. It is not just any other pair of headphones, however. The band connecting the two ear cups of the headphones is able to read and interpret all of the psychological happenings of the brain that it surrounds. From anxiety to elation, this band can truly read all emotions and moods. With the information that the band collects, it plays the most mentally satisfying song possible to the user. The band receives weekly updates of new songs and even has the ability to generate its own songs composed as entirely original or as combinative. For instance, if the user feels depressed, the headphones will generate a song that will be most successful at counteracting the depression. Radiation may be considered a danger with the psychology reading band so close to the user's head, but lead padding attached to the band provides impenetrable protection. Lastly, the band illuminates in a color that is associated with the certain emotion the user possesses.

With the death of Oskar's father and his seemingly endless grief, the headphones will both help him end his extreme obsession with his father's death, as well as support him as he ages. Throughout Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, it is clear that Oskar has trouble expressing himself. Oskar's mom tells Oskar that "there is nothing wrong with not understanding yourself" (114). The headphones would be helpful to Oskar because they would display his emotions for him to see and all others to see as well. This would help him better understand himself as well as help him express what he is feeling to others. Another instance proving Oskar's inability to emotionally express himself is exhibited when Oskar and his dad are having a conversation. Oskar asks “Dad?” “Yeah Buddy?” “Nothing" (223). Clearly, it can be concluded that Oskar wants to say something more to his father, but is unable to. The headphones will teach Oskar the important skill of embracing his emotions, a skill that is vital as one ages. Lastly, the headphones with help Oskar end his mourning for his father. They will do this by counteracting his grief and depression with music, allowing him the opportunity to truly live his life, instead of obsessing over the death of his father.