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: 2) by AthanasiusKircher on Friday December 30 2016, @04:33AM
[By the way -- sorry, I should have edited that before hitting "submit", but I didn't actually mean for that post to come across as argumentative as it probably sounded. I appreciate the quotation you gave and was just trying to add further context.]
(Score: 2) by martyb on Friday December 30 2016, @02:10PM
No offense taken - I appreciate your points and did not intend to suggest I was in disagreement with them. I even agree with them!
Just thought I'd add a little something that corroborates that it has long since been "known" that there is more to music than meets the eye (umm, ear!) — with the qualification that just because something is "known" does not necessarily mean it is correct.
I think we are "furiously agreeing" =)
In re-reading my original post, I can see that I was not at all clear in my intention — please accept my apologies.
For a moment, I tried to imagine what life was like before recorded music was [widely] available, where live music was the only music, and suddenly saw why a wandering minstrel would be greatly appreciated. And why a well-done, full-orchestral production would be nirvana-inspiring.
Appreciate the feedback and info. Cheers!
Wit is intellect, dancing.