Music can trigger memories in individuals with amnesia from "summary" of The Man who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks
In a fascinating case study, Dr. P recounted the story of a man with severe amnesia who could not remember anything beyond a few seconds. However, when this man heard a particular piece of music, he suddenly started singing along and reminiscing about his past. It was as if the music had unlocked a hidden reservoir of memories within him, allowing him to momentarily escape the confines of his amnesic state. This phenomenon, known as musical reminiscence, is a powerful illustration of the profound connection between music and memory. Despite his inability to retain new memories, this man was able to recall and engage with old memories through the medium of music. This suggests that music has a unique ability to access and activate deep-seated memories that may otherwise remain dormant in individuals with amnesia. The therapeutic potential of music in such cases is remarkable. By tap...
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