Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 2742: Can Music Make You Smarter? The Science Behind Brain-Boosting Sound
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Dec 4, 2025 Dan Clark, founder of Brain.fm, joins to discuss how music can enhance cognitive function. He reveals how engineered sounds can induce brain wave states for focus and relaxation. The conversation dives into fascinating research backed by fMRI and EEG studies, showing significant increases in attention and blood flow. Dan shares unique applications, including use by NASA and in classrooms, as well as insights on productivity strategies. He also discusses the potential of wearable tech in personalizing sound experiences.
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Calmed During A Terrifying Flight
- Sal used Brain.fm during a terrifying small-plane flight and the music calmed him through turbulence.
- Brain.fm created a dedicated Travel mode after many listeners reported the same effect.
Sound-Driven Neural Entrainment
- Brain.fm engineers music that uses amplitude modulation to create neural entrainment and shift brainwaves toward focus, relax, or sleep states.
- These sounds change electrical activity and blood flow, aligning functional networks to induce the target state.
Measured Brain Changes With Music
- fMRI and EEG show Brain.fm increases prefrontal blood flow and electrical phase-locking during focus.
- These measurable brain changes correspond to improved attention and task-specific engagement.