Neuroscientists continue to explore the neural pathways that allow music to bring back memories, tell stories, and change hearts. Music influences us to buy stuff we don’t need. It can bring us together or create social distancing. It has reduced the odds in David vs. Goliath struggles. It does all this and more by connecting with feelings — and feelings, not thoughts, drive action.
Music innovators fall into two categories: redwoods, who create unique styles and spend their lives perfecting…..
During the month of March, I marveled that people from blue and red states were cooperating to address the COVID-19 coronavirus. Physical distancing. Wearing masks. Staying at home most of the time. Volunteering to support others. Adjusting to zooming and home schooling. Slowing down while grieving.
This comfort came to an abrupt end a little after eleven AM on Thursday, April 2, while listening to National Public Radio journalist Sasha-Ann Simons interviewing Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson (1). A highly condensed…..