Rhythms of the Mind | Prof. Edward Large | #36

Описание: In this captivating episode of BeyondPhrenology, Dr. Madhur Mangalam sits down with Dr. Edward Large, a leading expert in auditory neuroscience and Director of the Music Dynamics Laboratory at the University of Connecticut. Together, they explore the profound intersection of music, neuroscience, and nonlinear dynamical systems—the hidden rhythms that shape how we perceive and respond to sound.

Topics you don't want to miss:
How does the brain synchronize with the rhythms of music, and why does this matter?
Are emotions in music hardwired in our neurodynamics, or are they culturally constructed?
What can the rhythmic abilities of non-human primates teach us about the evolution of musicality?
Can insights into neural entrainment revolutionize music therapy for neurological and psychological disorders?
How might AI and computational models challenge our understanding of music psychology?

From the mysteries of rhythm perception to the future of music therapy, this conversation delves into the science behind why music moves us. Whether you're a neuroscientist, musician, or simply a lover of sound, this episode offers a fascinating journey into the rhythms of the mind.

Tune in and discover the science behind the soundtrack of our lives!

Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ymC...

00:00:00 - Welcome Prof. Large to BeyondPhrenology
00:01:31 - Prof. Large’s background and the intersection of music and science
00:04:05 - Fundamental questions in the neuroscience of music
00:05:43 - What makes music unique and captivating?
00:10:10 - Snowball the cockatoo grooves to Backstreet Boys
00:14:10 - The origins of coordination between music and movement
00:19:50 - Music as a mirror of brain activity and function
00:24:55 - How we attune to music during development
00:27:23 - Musicophilia: links between mental conditions and music
00:33:20 - The physics behind how we perceive music
00:42:15 - Why earworms get stuck in our heads
00:44:30 - Research breakthroughs from Prof. Large's lab
00:50:35 - Debunking the brain-as-computer analogy
00:54:48 - How singing recreates music in real-time
00:57:10 - The flaws in predictive coding theories of music
01:01:15 - Why we love "bad" music
01:01:50 - Oscillo Biosciences: Using music to treat Alzheimer's
01:11:12 - Resonance in natural versus artificial environments
01:14:45 - New interventions for neurodegenerative conditions
01:17:05 - The neuroscience behind our reactions to bad music
01:21:15 - How music connects to emotional and cognitive processing
01:26:00 - The role of pink noise and ASMR in auditory experiences
01:30:20 - Closing notes and final reflections

Prof. Edward Large: https://psychology.uconn.edu/person/e...

Edward Large's works:
The dynamics of attending: How people track time-varying events: https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/0...
Resonance and the perception of musical meter: https://doi.org/10.1080/0954009940891...
Beta and gamma rhythms in human auditory cortex during musical beat processing: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1749-6632.2...
On synchronizing movements to music: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0167-9457(00...
Beat keeping in a sea lion as coupled oscillation: Implications for comparative understanding of human rhythm: https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2016.00257
Neural entrainment to the beat: The "missing-pulse" phenomenon: https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.250...
Neural dynamics of predictive timing and motor engagement in music listening: https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adi2525