The popular view that music enhances creativity has been challenged by researchers who say it has the opposite effect. Psychologists from the University of Central Lancashire, University of Gävle in Sweden and Lancaster University investigated the impact…
http://myfusimotors.com/2019/02/27/how-listening-to-music-significantly-impairs-creativity/
I remember talking to someone who is musical about this. How he listened and concentrated more on the music or song instead of the task at hand.
ReplyDeleteI do still think it can enhance creativity if it is 'in tune' with what you are working on at the time, or give inspiration for new work - although maybe only after the music has stopped.
Sam Collett Yes. You say my own experiences and observations. Music can be very inspirational, but I am practically always working in silence. Especially when work requires mental focus…
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