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Why do you like the music you like? Science weighs in

7 mins | Oct 20, 2022
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Geography, personality and age are all determining factors. Most people tend to form their musical (and social) identity in their teen years. Despite preferences evolving as we age, we always remain fond of the music from our adolescence. Nayantara Dutta discovers all the elements influencing your musical taste through multiple scientific studies.

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