Creative people may have to change the way they work after a new study found that listening to music – either with or without lyrics – may inhibit the imagination, writes Tom Jacobs.
Do you need to come up with a creative solution to a problem? If so, your inclination may be to close your office door, turn on some music, and hope it provides some inspiration.
In fact, those melodious sounds may be inhibiting your imagination.
Newly published research debunks the notion that listening to music can increase creativity. Its three studies suggest precisely the opposite, indicating that background music, with or without lyrics.. Keep reading on Pacific Standard
Do you need to come up with a creative solution to a problem? If so, your inclination may be to close your office door, turn on some music, and hope it provides some inspiration.
In fact, those melodious sounds may be inhibiting your imagination.
Newly published research debunks the notion that listening to music can increase creativity. Its three studies suggest precisely the opposite, indicating that background music, with or without lyrics.. Keep reading on Pacific Standard