Tag: Cognitive Science
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Ep. 241: Live vs. Recorded Music – Your Brain Knows the Difference; with Arun Asthagiri

Why do live concerts feel so much more powerful than listening to a recording? When streaming services deliver instant access to recorded music with crystal-clear sound, why do live concerts continue to sell out and rank among the most popular leisure activities globally? Arun Asthagiri shares groundbreaking neuroscience revealing how live music synchronizes our brain…
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Ep. 235: The Hidden Power of Musical Daydreams – and the Neuroscience Behind Them; with Elizabeth Margulis, PhD

Why does music so often – and effectively – transport us into vivid memories, imagined futures, or entirely different emotional worlds? Dr. Margulis has spent years studying the fascinating phenomenon of musical daydreams. She joins us to discuss her brand new book on the topic, and what these deeply human experiences reveal about attention, creativity,…
