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The Healing Power of Music with Dr. Daniel Levitin

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Music's Evolutionary Power

This chapter examines the profound connection between music and the human brain, using Gabrielle Giffords' recovery from expressive aphasia as a focal point. It explores how music's neural circuits aid in communication and emotional expression, demonstrating its evolutionary significance beyond language. By highlighting music's unique roles in survival, learning, and emotional connection, the chapter reveals the multifaceted ways it shapes human experience.

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