How Tone of Voice Shapes Emotional State of Listeners

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Huberman explains that low-frequency voices, like a late-night radio voice, are followed by listeners’ neurons firing at similarly low frequencies, so the brain entrains to the speaker’s tone. He argues that higher frequencies cannot be followed in the same way, which he says makes low-frequency sound especially able to shift the emotional tone of people who hear it.

Key takeaways

  • Huberman explains that listeners’ neurons entrain to the frequency of a speaker’s voice.
  • Huberman argues low-frequency sound can change listeners’ emotional tone.

Episode details: published November 14, 2023 · 4.2M views · 0:58 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The science and protocols described are Andrew Huberman’s, presented for education — not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional before changing your own health practices.


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