📑 Music on the brain: Listening can influence our brain’s activity

Abdullah Iqbal unpacks some of the research into the benefits of music on the brain. One of the interesting points raised was that although music may aid with memory, there are some memories that are better forgotten.

it’s important to recognize that improving focus and memory aren’t always benefits. Laura Carbrera, a professor of engineering at Penn State, suggested, “Some memories you want to strengthen, but some memories you want to weaken. All memory is related.”

This reminds me of Steph Tisdell’s reflection on Future island’s Seasons and the way in which it reminds her of her ex. This also makes me wonder about the place of music in the art of forgetting.