Let's assume the Grinberg-Zylberbaum experiment is valid (see Nonlocal communication post earlier). Namely, two brain waves can be "synced" together via meditation even when is separate locations and subject to new external stimuli. Have you ever wondered why the people who go to see certain types of music seem similarly "synced?"
Let's take the example of Dead Heads, as ardent fans of the late Jerry Garcia's band are called. The Dead comes to town and fans flock to the show. Just to get to the musical event you have to share an interest in this type of music. So the group is already extremely pre-filtered similarity vis-a-vis brain-music response. The Dead Heads still retain their unique individuality but the similarities are much broader - two Grateful Dead fans both love the dead, travelled to hear them play but each has their own favorate songs. But the similarities are striking. Just to be at this concert must say something about the degree that their brainwaves are synced. Then add in a live performance, mega sound, ecstatic dancing, mind-opening narcotics - and that should explain the communal feeling, the similar responses, even the similar self-expression via hair and clothing. Dead Heads are literally on the same wavelength.
I would take my hypothesis further. The degree of "synch" seems to entail much much more (lifestyle, occupation, income, family structure, etc..). Conclusion: if you're feeling alone, alienated, depressed the simplest way to feel connect is to go to a performance of the music that most interests you. There you're extremely likely to find a large pool of potential friends, lovers, colleagues and dance partners. Music really is the answer.
Let's take the example of Dead Heads, as ardent fans of the late Jerry Garcia's band are called. The Dead comes to town and fans flock to the show. Just to get to the musical event you have to share an interest in this type of music. So the group is already extremely pre-filtered similarity vis-a-vis brain-music response. The Dead Heads still retain their unique individuality but the similarities are much broader - two Grateful Dead fans both love the dead, travelled to hear them play but each has their own favorate songs. But the similarities are striking. Just to be at this concert must say something about the degree that their brainwaves are synced. Then add in a live performance, mega sound, ecstatic dancing, mind-opening narcotics - and that should explain the communal feeling, the similar responses, even the similar self-expression via hair and clothing. Dead Heads are literally on the same wavelength.
I would take my hypothesis further. The degree of "synch" seems to entail much much more (lifestyle, occupation, income, family structure, etc..). Conclusion: if you're feeling alone, alienated, depressed the simplest way to feel connect is to go to a performance of the music that most interests you. There you're extremely likely to find a large pool of potential friends, lovers, colleagues and dance partners. Music really is the answer.
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