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A study unveils the link between musical preferences and our inner moral compass
Science Daily ^

Posted on 12/03/2023 6:21:08 AM PST by FarCenter

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The study involved an existing dataset of over 1,400 participants who completed psychometric questionnaires assessing their moral values and provided information about their favorite artists through Facebook Page Likes.

The researchers then extracted acoustic and lyrical features from the top five songs of each participant's preferred artists.

Using ML algorithms, the team analysed the extracted features to predict participants' moral values.

Various text processing techniques, including lexicon-based methods and BERT-based embeddings, were employed to analyze narrative, moral values, sentiment, and emotions in lyrics.

Additionally, low- and high-level audio features provided via Spotify's API were used to understand encoded information in participants' musical choices, enhancing moral inferences.

The results demonstrated that a combination of lyrical and audio features outperformed basic demographic information in predicting individuals' moral compass.

Specifically, musical elements like pitch and timbre emerged as crucial predictors for values of Care and Fairness, while sentiments and emotions expressed in lyrics were more effective in predicting traits of Loyalty, Authority, and Purity.

"Our findings reveal that music is not merely a source of entertainment or aesthetic pleasure; it is also a powerful medium that reflects and shapes our moral sensibilities," remarked Vjosa Preniqi, lead author of the study and a PhD student in Queen Mary's Centre for Doctoral Training in Data-informed Audience-centric Media Engineering.

"By understanding this connection, we can open up new avenues for music-based interventions that promote positive moral development."

The study's implications extend beyond mere academic curiosity, holding the potential to impact how we engage with and utilise music in diverse aspects of life.

"Our breakthrough can pave the way for applications ranging from personalised music experiences to innovative music therapy and communication campaigns," commented Dr Kyriaki Kalimeri, senior co-author of the study and researcher at ISI Foundation.

(Excerpt) Read more at sciencedaily.com ...


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To: DoodleBob

I think the only one I’ve heard of — possibly — is that Sambora person. Wasn’t he married to Madonna or similar?


41 posted on 12/03/2023 7:38:00 AM PST by MayflowerMadam (As God's children, we live on promises, not explanations - WiersbeIIRC, )
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To: HotKat

Great list! I’d add “The Music Man”.


42 posted on 12/03/2023 7:39:07 AM PST by MayflowerMadam (As God's children, we live on promises, not explanations - WiersbeIIRC, )
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To: FarCenter

Correlation is not causation for several reasons. Consequently, I am skeptical of the results of number-crunching without insight.

It would be better to start with a possible insight and go from there.

It’s obvious that a preference for gospel music suggests a religious orientation. What about a preference for rap music? Surely, that is suggestive of something.

What about classical or other instrumental music? Perhaps this correlates with logical thinking and mathematical reasoning. If there is causation, in what direction? Are logical people drawn to instrumental music? Do children who listen to classical music acquire certain cognitive abilities?


43 posted on 12/03/2023 7:40:10 AM PST by ChessExpert (Required for informed consent: "We have a new, experimental vaccine.")
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To: FarCenter

So, can we assume if you like Yoko Ono, Zamphir, Slim Whitman, or Billy Ray Cyrus, you’re a mass murderer?


44 posted on 12/03/2023 7:40:25 AM PST by LS
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To: MayflowerMadam

Close.

Ritchie Sambora was the longtime guitarist for Bon Jovi.

He was married once to Heather Locklear.

They divorced.


45 posted on 12/03/2023 7:46:47 AM PST by DoodleBob (Gravity's waiting period is about 9.8 m/s²)
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To: VicVanleeuwenhoek

Thanks that’s very interesting.

I’ve been listening to my father’s rather extensive classical CD collection recently. I have to say it varies greatly in quality, at least IMO. Some sounds like an ok score to a movie. Some is really outstanding. I would think the choice of classical music would be relevant to people and cows alike.


46 posted on 12/03/2023 7:46:56 AM PST by ChessExpert (Required for informed consent: "We have a new, experimental vaccine.")
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To: FarCenter

How do they factor in unintelligible lead vocals? A good example is Steve Winwood on “Shootout At The Fantasy Factory” by Traffic (1973).


47 posted on 12/03/2023 7:50:58 AM PST by equaviator (If 60 is the new 40 then 35 must be the new 15.)
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To: FarCenter

I’ll stick with Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Wagner, Dinah Washington, Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys.......


48 posted on 12/03/2023 7:56:47 AM PST by Ruy Dias de Bivar
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To: FarCenter

A few weeks back I read a post at FR that I considered racist. It’s a rare thing here. I won’t be harsh. Clearly the person posting had some experience with people at the bottom end of the Black community. I am talking about the kind of people that many Blacks would describe using the N-word.

I’m a firm believer in nurture over nature on this topic. Democrats insist that Blacks attend low-quality, inner-city, government schools that teach nothing in 12 years, but to vote Democrat. It does not have to be that way.

Perhaps music says it all:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcmolBWAKgs


49 posted on 12/03/2023 7:57:26 AM PST by ChessExpert (Required for informed consent: "We have a new, experimental vaccine.")
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To: canuck_conservative

The only one on that list that I’ve heard of or even listen to is Velvet Revolver.


50 posted on 12/03/2023 8:00:56 AM PST by 2CAVTrooper ( is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it.)
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To: gundog

so i’m good!
yup ...Bach to Metallica to Beethoven to Stone Yemple Pilots to CSNY, to Mr. Basil’s Conan soundtrack...


51 posted on 12/03/2023 8:02:02 AM PST by Terry L Smith
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To: Tell It Right

I had a similar experience. Can’t remember if it was spotify or something else. I asked for a British Invasion playlist. About the 10th song was Bend Me, Shape Me by the AMERICAN Breed.


52 posted on 12/03/2023 8:02:20 AM PST by John Milner (Marching for Peace is like breathing for food.)
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To: FarCenter

Most of the music I like is performed by dead guys.


53 posted on 12/03/2023 8:18:15 AM PST by FrozenAssets (You don't have to be crazy to live here, but it helps)
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To: DoodleBob

I guess I was about 25% right. (I know nothing about Bon Jovi except a boss I had in the ‘90s lived next door to his family — in NJ, I think.)


54 posted on 12/03/2023 8:25:13 AM PST by MayflowerMadam (As God's children, we live on promises, not explanations - WiersbeIIRC, )
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To: FarCenter

Gangstas listen to Gangsta rap. Duh! Who would have thunk it?


55 posted on 12/03/2023 8:39:47 AM PST by Poser (Cogito ergo Spam - I think, therefore I ham)
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To: KarlInOhio

“Do you get extra time for listening to Rich Men North of Richmond more than once?”

I wonder what the punishment would be for listening to “Babylon” by The Interrupters, and “Uprising” by Muse?😁

Babylon:
https://youtu.be/aEXVz1XAfqo?si=ZiOQbjzVqiq01EDT

Uprising:
https://youtu.be/w8KQmps-Sog?si=XYl4UocfbyKhxF3F


56 posted on 12/03/2023 8:58:33 AM PST by 2CAVTrooper ( is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it.)
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To: FarCenter

Why?

Because Grant Money.


57 posted on 12/03/2023 8:58:43 AM PST by simpson96
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To: FarCenter

GOBBLY GOOK-—ALL OF IT


58 posted on 12/03/2023 8:59:52 AM PST by ridesthemiles
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To: FarCenter

So many women are big fans of Taylor Swift and think her music is the tops. Are they all innocent girls with good morals? Are they all gold digging whores like the Kardashians? I doubt all her fans could be put in one philosophical box


59 posted on 12/03/2023 9:36:36 AM PST by who_would_fardels_bear (What is left around which to circle the wagons?)
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To: FarCenter

So what about people who listen to prog rock? We probably find most everything too complicated to fit into their 4 bubble world.


60 posted on 12/03/2023 9:37:54 AM PST by discostu (like a dog being shown a card trick)
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