In The New Yorker Radio Hour, David Remnick introduces a conversation between Amanda Petrusich and Brian Eno, focusing on his new book, "What Art Does," and two new records, "Luminal" and "Lateral," created in collaboration with BD Wolf. Eno discusses his artistic philosophy, emphasizing the importance of feelings and surrender in art, and how art serves as a simulator for life experiences. The conversation explores Eno's creative process, his climate activism, his decision to limit air travel, and the concepts behind his ambient music, including the idea of music as a sonic condition and the exploration of complex feelings through sound.
