Hearing electronic music can change our reaction times and the sense of unity we feel guys_who_shoot/Shutterstock
Listening to electronic music seems to change our state of consciousness. Better understanding the brain mechanisms behind this could improve treatments for consciousness-related conditions, as well as enabling doctors to utilise these mechanisms to reduce stress during medical procedures.
An altered state of consciousness is generally defined as a change to our normal mental state, which can be brought about by trauma, medication or recreational drugs. This can change our awareness, as well as how we think, feel and perceive things.…
