Why do we sing?
42: The Answer to Almost Everything · Season 1 · Episode 188
Songs are considered part of humanity's cultural heritage, and all over the world, their social functions are similar: to celebrate, to mourn a loved one, or to express love. But why use song for all of this? Does language have certain limitations? What is it about singing or hearing others sing that fascinates us so much?
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Season
1
Episode
188
Air Date
01/Feb/2026
Air Time
—
Runtime
29 min
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Songs are considered part of humanity's cultural heritage, and all over the world, their social functions are similar: to celebrate, to mourn a loved one, or to express love. But why use song for all of this? Does language have certain limitations? What is it about singing or hearing others sing that fascinates us so much?
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