Why do humans like jazz?
Thanks to Jack Gorsuch for sharing this YouTube video which offers a fascinating explanation of how we become attracted to jazz. It...
Human memory unreliable after a few seconds?
New research suggests that our memory may really only be as good as the brain's "tape recorder" which we describe in chapter 10 as echoic...
Building a better brain through music, dance and poetry
NPR once again affirms what science has been telling us for years: exposure to music-and it's allies dance and poetry-at an early age is...
The Speed of Thought
As I studied Einstein's thoughts on relativity, I found myself wondering, "what is the speed of thought?" There are several subtle...