Can Bieber Fever Be Explained by Science?
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2012/06/27 07:13:02
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Don't blame the Biebs for becoming so popular! It's not his fault; it's science. At least, that's what neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Levitin says. His research shows that the preteen obsession with Justin Bieber, as well as similar obsessions from Elvis to the Beatles (not that he's comparing) are caused by simple rushes of dopamine, the same chemical that's released when an addict gets his fix.
But there's some frightening news to go along with that. His research also suggests high dopamine levels experienced during the teen years are formative, meaning Bieber has actually been hardwired into their brains. Fortunately, kids do eventually grow out of these things, but perhaps this explains why Justin Timberlake is so popualr. Do you think science can explain Bieber Fever?

But there's some frightening news to go along with that. His research also suggests high dopamine levels experienced during the teen years are formative, meaning Bieber has actually been hardwired into their brains. Fortunately, kids do eventually grow out of these things, but perhaps this explains why Justin Timberlake is so popualr. Do you think science can explain Bieber Fever?

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Skeptikat 2012/06/27 09:39:22Yes






















I just don't see how the chemical is released?????
Strange but possible....
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JUSTIN bieber:)<;33
Disco was similar. I had a few friends and a number of associates who dressed in 1960s hippie style back in the 70s. Along came the Disco craze and their attire changed overnight. Why? The girls loved Disco and the new clothing styles and you had to change along with them if you wanted to be part of the 'action'.
1- During puberty people experience more powerful crushes. Most girls don't openly obsess about boys at school because there's a good chance that they will encounter said boy and become embarrassed, but they will still doodle his name on their notebook. Celebrities are in the public eye, exposed to WAY more girls at once. More girls form crushes on them, and openly express them, because the likelihood of ever meeting or interacting with said celebrity is very low.
2-Group mentality- female humans are wired to identify potential mates. If all of your friends are telling you that a particular male is desirable, you're likely to agree.
3- Acting on both conformity and a biological impulse to be nutty about a dude releases feel good chemicals to encourage you to keep doing it.