Sounds, such as music and noise, are capable of reliably affecting individuals' moods and emotions, possibly by regulating brain dopamine, a neurotransmitter strongly involved in emotional behavior and mood regulation.
However, the relationship of sound environments with mood and emotions is highly variable across individuals. A putative source of variability is genetic background.
In this regard, a new imaging genetics study directed by Professor Elvira Brattico from Aarhus University and conducted in two Italian hospitals in collaboration with the University of Helsinki (Finland) has provided the first evidence that the effects of music and noise on affective behavior and brain physiology are associated with genetically determined dopamine functionality.
This suggests techies are hard-wired on a genetic level to dislike certain kinds of music.
T. Quarto, et al. Interaction between DRD2 variation and sound environment on mood and emotion-related brain activity. Neuroscience, 2017; 341: 9 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2016.11.010
(Score: 1) by Francis on Thursday December 29 2016, @06:38PM
Pretty much. There was still some interesting stuff to be had into the mid noughties, but it was harder and harder to find.
I blame the over-availability of technology coupled with a glut of terrible music drowning out the actual artists looking to express something they believed in. How many songs about criminal activities by people frauds can people actually enjoy?