The Neurophysiology of Enchantment: How Music Casts Its Spell on Us
The Marginalian • 1/31/2026
Summary
The article titled "The Neurophysiology of Enchantment: How Music Casts Its Spell on Us" discusses the ability of music to transport individuals from the present to the past and from what is actual to what is possible.
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