The Neuroscience of Being Human

The Neuroscience of Reggae

How offbeat rhythm, bass frequency, and conscious lyricism regulate the nervous system and foster collective resilience

The Neuroscience of Reggae

847-word article with 6 Harvard references.

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Reggae's signature offbeat skank, deep bass, and slow tempo create a rhythmic environment that down-regulates the sympathetic nervous system and promotes embodied relaxation. This article explores how reggae's rhythmic structure, rooted in resistance and spiritual practice, engages the brain differently from on-beat genres, and why bass frequencies are felt as much as heard.

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