r/todayilearned 20d ago

TIL You’re programmed to love the music you listened to in high school the most. The music we like gives us a hit of dopamine and other feel-good chemicals, and that’s even stronger when we’re young because our brains are developing.

https://slate.com/technology/2014/08/musical-nostalgia-the-psychology-and-neuroscience-for-song-preference-and-the-reminiscence-bump.html
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u/Tommy-Styxx 20d ago

Likewise. After discovering jazz I have branched out into many different styles of prog. But, liking korn and other stupid numetal shit back then makes me gravitate towards the heavier side of prog.