BrainStuff Classics: Is the Human Brain Hardwired for Poetry?

Jun 13, 2021 · 6 min · 6.3 MB

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Poems activate different parts of the human brain than other types of literature do, and our brains seem hardwired to enjoy the patterns in poetry. Learn why in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/how-poetry-affects-human-brain.htm

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