Can Music Help Us Break Psychological Barriers?

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In this series, we will be exploring creative ways to break through psychological barriers. 

Today we will start exploring the power of music and how it can help us break Psychic Numbing.

While music may not be enough to solve global issues, it is a force that unites us beyond words and that can help us drive positive change. 

Let’s start with a few songs to trigger the conversation.  

#PsychicNumbing

Track 1: Sunday Bloody Sunday by U2

One of the ways music can help overcome psychic numbing is by humanizing the memory of a violent historical incident. "Sunday Bloody Sunday" by U2 is a great example.

Track 2: The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll by Bob Dylan

One of the mechanisms to break Psychic Numbing is, actually, by starting an honest conversation about a difficult topic.

Track 3: Biko by Peter Gabriel

Ever wonder why we’re numb to large disasters like the Sharpeville Massacre? 'Biko' by Peter Gabriel acts like an anti-numbing song.

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