BBCNEWS Click June 3, 2021 02:33:00
The way we consume music is also guided by algorithms. spotify suggests artists and playlists based on our listening patterns. but could this data be used in an even more medicinal way? companies are exploring ways to use all of this data to create what they're calling "prescription playlists," which they hope could one day replace some painkillers or even anti—anxiety medication. the warren youth project, in hull, provides mental health support to young people between the ages of 16 and 25. before the pandemic, it was already using music as therapy. you'll hear people talk about miracle dru...