The science of music: Why your brain gets hooked on hit songs, Derek Thompson, Big Think

The science of music: Why your brain gets hooked on hit songs Watch the newest video from Big Think: Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: There s a reason you can t stop your head boppin to blockrockin beats, and why you can t get a catchy song s hook out of your head. The Atlantic editor Derek Thompson lays down a spokenword jam about the science behind music s appeal. Derek Thompson s latest book is Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction. DEREK THOMPSON: Derek Thompson is a senior editor at The Atlantic magazine, where he writes about economics and the media. He is a regular contributor to NPR s Here and Now and appears frequently on television, including CBS and MSNBC. He was named to both Inc. magazine s and Forbes s 30 Under 30 lists. He lives in New York C