The Mozart Effect: Brain Booster or Musical Myth?
In the early 1990s, a fascinating idea began capturing public imagination: what if simply listening to classical music โ especially Mozart โ could make you smarter? The so-called "Mozart Effect" was born, promising cognitive enhancements from a few minutes of classical listening. It sparked media hype, influenced public policy, sold millions of albums, and created a multi-million dollar industry aimed at boosting brainpower through music.