In this compelling episode of “Ok, Now You Know,” Joe Garner delves into the universal language of music and its profound emotional impact on humans. He begins by tracing music’s evolution from ancient rhythmic sounds and melodies used by our ancestors for communication, long before the invention of spoken language.

Throughout the episode, Joe unravels the intricate dance between biology and psychology that allows music to tap into our deepest feelings. He explains how the activation of the brain’s limbic system through music leads to the release of dopamine, illuminating why we often feel chills or euphoria. The discussion also explores how melodies are intricately woven into our personal memories, serving as time machines that can unlock vivid emotions from our past. Joe underscores how music’s universality, bridging cultures and individual experiences, further amplifies our emotional resonance with it.