Humans were probably using rhythm and music socially long before modern civilization. It might be way more deeply wired into us than people realize.
Why are humans so emotionally connected to music
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Kind of random but music can completely change my mood within seconds and sometimes even trigger memories instantly. Curious if scientists actually understand why humans react so strongly to music.
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One song can instantly throw me back into a specific year of my life. Smells do this too but music might be even stronger honestly.
Music activates multiple parts of the brain at once including emotion reward and memory systems. That is part of why it can feel so powerful compared with other sounds.
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