Dr. Jessica Grahn talks to Jay Ingram about music and the brain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5hvuDxcegE Dr. Jessica Grahn is a cognitive neuroscientist whose research focuses on the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying music perception, cognition, and movement. She is particularly interested in how the brain processes rhythm and timing, and how music can be used to … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2xrl3dFft8 The “Mozart Effect” is a term popularized by a study published in 1993 by researchers Frances Rauscher, Gordon Shaw, and Katherine Ky in the journal Nature. The study suggested that listening to Mozart’s music could temporarily improve spatial reasoning skills in college students. However, the findings were limited to a specific task and did … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrM3K8QCJcE Understanding how the human ear works is essential for musicians, as it enables them to appreciate and manipulate sound effectively. Here’s an overview of the science of hearing relevant to musicians: 1. **Outer Ear**: Sound waves are collected by the outer ear, which consists of the pinna (visible part of the ear) … Read more
The evolution of human languages is driven both by primitive biases present in the human sensorimotor systems and by cultural transmission among speakers. However, whether the design of the language faculty is further shaped by linguistic biological biases remains controversial. To address this question, we used near-infrared spectroscopy to examine whether the brain activity of … Read more
The vagus nerve carries an extensive range of signals from digestive system and organs to the brain and vice versa. It is the tenth cranial nerve, extending from its origin in the brainstem through the neck and the thorax down to the abdomen and has the widest distribution in the body. Why is that important? Well, it … Read more
Both human and non-human living organisms have traditionally been viewed and studied as material organisms. Within this context, life has been defined by the biochemical processes that sustain the living organisms, while mind and consciousness have been relegated to functions within the brain. Yet the body is just a complex pattern of energetic material particle … Read more
What is sound? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVHM8dSkimo Music is a universal form of human expression that involves the organized arrangement of sound elements such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre. It encompasses a wide range of genres, styles, and traditions, and plays a central role in culture, art, entertainment, and communication across societies and historical periods. … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0hRcDsQf3s Remote Neural Monitoring (RNM) is a controversial concept that refers to the purported ability to remotely monitor and manipulate the neural activity of individuals using advanced technology, typically without their consent or awareness. Proponents of RNM often claim that it involves the use of sophisticated surveillance techniques, such as satellite-based systems or … Read more
Abstract Music has existed in human societies since prehistory, perhaps because it allows expression and regulation of emotion and evokes pleasure. In this review, we present findings from cognitive neuroscience that bear on the question of how we get from perception of sound patterns to pleasurable responses. First, we identify some of the auditory … Read more
Predictive influences of auditory information on resolution of visual competition were investigated using music, whose visual symbolic notation is familiar only to those with musical training. Results from two experiments using different experimental paradigms revealed that melodic congruence between what is seen and what is heard impacts perceptual dynamics during binocular rivalry. This bisensory interaction … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-89o3vC9bI The esoteric nature of music refers to the belief that music possesses hidden or mystical qualities that transcend its audible or physical manifestations. This concept is rooted in ancient philosophical, spiritual, and mystical traditions and encompasses various aspects of music theory, composition, performance, and perception. Here are some key aspects of the esoteric … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVxL_p_kToc Dr. Erich Jarvis is a prominent neuroscientist known for his groundbreaking research on the neuroscience of speech, language, and music. His work has contributed significantly to our understanding of how the brain processes and produces these complex forms of communication. Here’s an overview of Dr. Erich Jarvis’s contributions to this field: 1. **Birdsong Research**: … Read more
Mind-controlled prosthetic limbs have been a reality for a few years, but researchers have not found ways to give the people who use them the same, smooth motor control that people have over their natural limbs. Now, a team of researchers says the members have solved part of the problem of smooth motor control by … Read more
=== Tinnitus is a condition characterized by the perception of noise or ringing in the ears when no external sound is present. While tinnitus itself is not directly linked to cognitive decline, some studies suggest that there may be associations between tinnitus and certain cognitive impairments, particularly in older adults. Here’s an overview: … Read more
Fake Music Industry https://rumble.com/v2km6g6-mike-williams-on-crrow777-radio-the-music-industry-and-social-engineering.html “…[modern music] sounds like ‘a robot singing to a robot’…” The unnatural “maximization” mentioned in a video comment was posted possibly 20 years ago and by then had already been well underway — Musical control and culture creation are intertwined concepts that highlight the influential … Read more
Is Einaudi’s music actually good? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_sQ_fb_M1Q CONTRAST: Normal music does not cause the ‘bathed in blood’ reaction — === Ludovico Einaudi is an Italian composer and pianist known for his evocative and emotive music. His compositions often blend classical, minimalist, and contemporary elements, creating a unique and captivating sound. Einaudi’s music is characterized by … Read more
In this livestream, we go over the various types of acoustical room treatments with resident expert Anthony Grimani. We discuss how to acoustically treat a room and where to locate treatments along with things you should NOT do. Various acoustical treatment types are discussed with this episode focusing on absorption. Diffusion, reflectors, and bass traps … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyOaHdMV3YE Jemma King is an author and lecturer known for her research into conspiracy theories, mind control, and related topics. In her work, she has explored the concept of Monarch programming, which is a conspiracy theory alleging the existence of a covert mind control program conducted by various government agencies or clandestine organizations. The … Read more
Published on Jun 1, 2013 http://www.richplanet.net/ http://www.neilsandersmindcontrol.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUhZIRmCadI Neil Sanders is a British author and lecturer known for his research and commentary on topics related to mind control, propaganda, and mass media manipulation. In his book “Your Thoughts Are Not Your Own” and other works, Sanders explores the ways in which various institutions, … Read more
Jojo Mayer gives brief synopsis on the emergence of rhythm culture and its relationship to technology and communication in the western world. In regards to this, he shares his thoughts on interacting with digital culture and cross examines… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KExLCJAuTXA Jojo Mayer, a renowned drummer and music educator, has often discussed the emergence of rhythm … Read more
Abstract “The study supports the following conclusions: (1) music-listening produces significant decreases in the blood pressure (both systolic and diastolic) and heart rate of coronary patients but has no significant effect in healthy controls; (2) music-listening reduces stress, anxiety, and depression, enhances life satisfaction, optimism and hope, and makes life more meaningful in both … Read more
Some combinations of musical notes sound pleasing and are termed “consonant,” but others sound unpleasant and are termed “dissonant.” The distinction between consonance and dissonance plays a central role in Western music, and its origins have posed one of the oldest and most debated problems in perception. In modern times, dissonance has been widely believed … Read more
Language and spelling – thoughts, words, actions change perception in real-time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr0VWqilcGM The discussion of magic and spelling as forms of mind control, as explored by Gnostic Media and other researchers, delves into the notion that language, symbols, and rituals can be used to influence human consciousness and behavior. Here’s an overview of … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GvsY3GeVNM Neil Sanders is a British author, researcher, and lecturer known for his work on topics related to mind control, mass manipulation, and the influence of media and propaganda on public consciousness. In his book “Your Thoughts Are Not Your Own,” Sanders explores the pervasive influence of psychological operations (psyops), propaganda, and social … Read more
Sandra Bond Chapman, PhD, founder and leader of the Center for BrainHealth at UT Dallas relates new scientific evidence that you literally can think your brain smarter and healthier. She debunks long-standing beliefs about what smart is and shares… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh8el8m9mLM Sandra Bond Chapman, Ph.D., is a cognitive neuroscientist and founder of the Center … Read more