Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Dr. Dacher Keltner and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss the science of awe and the transformative power of music, explaining how shared auditory experiences foster "collective effervescence" to strengthen social bonds and its potential application as a therapeutic tool for chronic pain.

Dr. Dacher Keltner, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and a leading expert on the science of emotions and human connection. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast.

Watch the full episode: youtu.be/Tmw2dW0a9DY?si=RGpGEuXD08QOLxgg
Show notes: go.hubermanlab.com/JzXwTdS

*Timestamps*
00:00 Why Music Creates Bonding
01:33 Life Changing Concert Memories
05:10 Science Of Musical Awe
07:16 Music As Healthcare

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