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The Chills of a Good Song

The science of "frisson"

The Chills of a Good Song
If a powerful piece of music gives you goosebumps, you are experiencing "frisson," a biological reaction known as aesthetic chills. This occurs when unexpected harmonies trigger a massive release of dopamine in the brain's reward center. Interestingly, only about half of the human population is neurologically wired to experience this sensation.
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