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How Music Can Rescue and Restore Our Humanity

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Explore the profound impact of music on the human mind and soul in this 16-minute TED talk. Discover how musical visionary Beatie Wolfe uncovers the deep connection between music, memory, empathy, and emotional release. Learn about her groundbreaking work in bringing music to dementia patients across the UK, witnessing remarkable transformations as individuals break out of mute or catatonic states. Delve into Wolfe's belief that music creates a lasting imprint on the brain through storytelling, tangibility, and ceremony. Gain insights into the far-reaching movement of music for dementia and how it can rescue and restore our humanity. Experience the miraculous power of music through the eyes of a lifelong musician and performer as she shares her personal journey and pioneering research.

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How music can rescue and restore our humanity

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TEDMED

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