Music and the shaping of humanity

A musician-turned neuroscientist suggests that evolution had a hand in how we respond to music. He chose six songs as examples of how we achieve cooperative goals like acquiring knowledge and love. He also explains why The Beatles' failure to imitate their musical heroes made them stars.

Guests

• Daniel Levitin: Professor of psychology at McGill University and author of "The World in Six Songs."

Resources

• About Daniel Levitin