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Oct 26
42m 36s

473. The psychology of clubbing

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Why does dancing in a crowd feel so good? What is the emotional allure of the dance floor, the club scene, the music? Today, we’re exploring the psychology of clubbing, from the physiological rush of a beat drop to the role it plays in making the most of our 20s.

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We discuss:

  • How music and dance influence our mood
  • Collective effervescence: the feeling of being part of something bigger
  • Why clubs feel freeing for some and overwhelming for others
  • Alcohol, inhibition and “hangxiety”
  • Clubbing as a coming-of-age ritual
  • FOMO, nostalgia and why our relationship with nightlife changes

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