Music of the Mind

Where does music live in the mind? Is it an evolutionary byproduct, a trick of perception—or something deeper? From Pinker’s auditory cheesecake to sonic illusions like the McGurk effect and Deutsch’s phantom melodies, music plays with our senses in ways we barely comprehend. Yet its ties to language, memory, and emotion suggest it is fundamental to human thought. Can we see its traces in the brain? This lecture explores whether music is a fleeting illusion—or the key to understanding the mind itself.

A lecture by Professor Milton Mermikides.

This event is also available to watch live online. To register, visit: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/whats-on/music-mind

Gresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham College's mission, please consider making a donation: Donate Today | Gresham College