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Uncovering the science behind musical anhedonia

Uncovering the science behind musical anhedonia
health8/7/2025

Ten years ago, researchers discovered a small group of people who derive no pleasure from music despite having normal hearing and the ability to enjoy other experiences or stimuli.

Ten years ago, researchers discovered a small group of people who derive no pleasure from music despite having normal hearing and the ability to enjoy other experiences or stimuli. The condition, "specific musical anhedonia," is caused by a disconnec... [3659 chars]