"Music cognition in theory and practice: Prediction, creativity, and cultural evolution"

Music cognition in theory and practice: Prediction, creativity, and cultural evolution

A 3-day symposium beamed from Vienna/Graz, to be held online, 23-25 February 2022.

Music is a cultural phenomenon fundamental to human life across the globe. Music is also deeply rooted in biological capacities, some of which we share with other species. The study of human cognition, within the brain and beyond, can help us link the cultural and the biological perspectives on music.

In this 3-day symposium, we propose a humanities-meet-science take on the psychology of music. Renowned scholars from both "sides" will discuss three themes at the core of our ability to engage with music: prediction, creativity, and cultural evolution.

From morning to evening, each day will see: two keynote talks addressing the day's topic from different perspectives; an open "reconciliatory" roundtable discussion; a hands-on workshop demonstrating how participants can apply a topic-relevant method in their own research; and informal evening sessions focussed on "the dreams and fears of early-career researchers”.

Participation is free of charge. For more information, and to register: https://sites.google.com/view/EscopMusicCognition/