True. This is puzzling. Any guesses why we found this pleasurable?https://twitter.com/derKha/status/1041046713300004864 …
Well I think @danieldennett cracked the problem of why we have a 'mirth' response (why we find things funny) in his amazing book 'Inside Jokes'
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0052LEBRA/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 …
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Thanks. That’s definitely a key piece of the puzzle. Able to summarize the insight? Or suggest the chapter/passage?
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Now do music! That’s something I’ve always wanted to understand. Why do some musical notes make me feel sad, or happy?
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This is still relevant: https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/origins-music … My chapter: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58e2a71bf7e0ab3ba886cea3/t/58ebc084440243b385551c47/1491845255304/2000+sexual+selection+for+music.pdf … Best book on why music gives chills and thrills:https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/sweet-anticipation …
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