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Is There a “Mozart Effect”? Oliver Sacks Says No… and Yes

June 29, 2011 Gene Gaudette
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An example of crass commercialism for which I blame myself — and it makes a great gift.

Does listening to Mozart make you a genius? Lest anyone forget, here is an example of a decade-plus-old product for which I take near-full responsibility.

Courtesy of the gang over at bigthink.com, Oliver Sacks has a detailed answer:

 

[Hat tip: HuffPo]

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