Can music be good company? Research shows it makes our imagination more social

Thu, 7 Aug 2025 19:16:45 +1000

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

Andrew Pam
<https://theconversation.com/can-music-be-good-company-research-shows-it-makes-our-imagination-more-social-262348>

"Earlier this year, we asked a group of older adults what music they listened
to when feeling lonely, and why. We discovered music was a powerful coping
mechanism and source of escapism.

Other studies have also found listeners use music “to keep them company”. Such
reports suggest music might be able shape listeners thoughts and imagination to
provide social solace.

But can we establish scientifically how music affects imagination? In short,
can music really be good company? Our latest research tried to find out."

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics

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