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The Role of Music in Workplace Productivity
19:23 - 28:48 (09:25)
Early studies show that playing music in the workplace through Muzak can improve productivity and reduce sick days. Stimulus progression is used to curate playlists to keep workers efficient throughout the day.
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The speakers discuss Frank and the laid-back vibe of his music, suggesting that it takes a certain level of audacity to make music that's so easygoing.
19:23 - 21:12 (01:48)
Summary
The speakers discuss Frank and the laid-back vibe of his music, suggesting that it takes a certain level of audacity to make music that's so easygoing. They recommend two albums on YouTube.
ChapterThe Role of Music in Workplace Productivity
EpisodeMuzak: Easy Listening Goodness
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The use of music in the workplace was backed by early studies of industrial psychologists and efficiency experts, and companies began using the patented stimulus progression model of creating curated playlists every 15 minutes to improve productivity and reduce sick days, with even the US Army adopting this practice after World War II.
21:12 - 25:49 (04:37)
Summary
The use of music in the workplace was backed by early studies of industrial psychologists and efficiency experts, and companies began using the patented stimulus progression model of creating curated playlists every 15 minutes to improve productivity and reduce sick days, with even the US Army adopting this practice after World War II.
ChapterThe Role of Music in Workplace Productivity
EpisodeMuzak: Easy Listening Goodness
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The use of stimulus progression in music helps to manipulate the mood of people and thus enhance productivity.
25:49 - 27:48 (01:58)
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The use of stimulus progression in music helps to manipulate the mood of people and thus enhance productivity. The technique involves increasing the tempo of the music over a 15-minute increment, followed by a 15-minute break of silence.
ChapterThe Role of Music in Workplace Productivity
EpisodeMuzak: Easy Listening Goodness
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The conversation revolves around ambient music and its origins, discussing Brian Eno's role in creating the genre as well as other artists such as Future Sound of London, Zero 7, and Massive Attack.
27:48 - 28:48 (01:00)
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The conversation revolves around ambient music and its origins, discussing Brian Eno's role in creating the genre as well as other artists such as Future Sound of London, Zero 7, and Massive Attack. The podcast hosts also touch on the characteristics of ambient music, its influence on contemporary composition, and the popularity of this music in recent years.