MUSICAL MINDS-Ask Acclaimed Neurologist and Author Oliver Sacks »
Posted By Radiofreeeuropa 4 months, 1 week ago in Science & TechnologyMusic has a profound effect on the human brain. Dr. Oliver Sacks, an acclaimed neurologist and author, has witnessed the therapeutic effects of music first-hand in his treatment of patients with a range of debilitating medical conditions. His findings are featured in an upcoming episode of NOVA, called Musical Minds,which asks: What can music tell us about our minds? And what can our minds tell us about music? Fascinating research!
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Radiofreeeuropa4 months, 1 week ago
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Here is a bit of the Dr on music.
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Radiofreeeuropa4 months, 1 week ago
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The research shows that many areas of the brain "light up" when playing or even listening to music. The musician's brain is provably different, yet is this because the musician was born that way? Or because of the training? What do you think?
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Fascinating. I saw him on the Daily Show last night:
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