Ep. 47 The Psychology of Taste: Music, Identity and Connection with Jennie Silber

from The Sound Mind · host Sophia Omarji

Joined by Jennie Silber from Koodos Labs, we unpack how platforms like Shelf are turning taste into something social and even predictive, from matching people through music to building a broader picture of identity across culture and lifestyle.CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro01:58 Jennie’s Journey: From Law to Data06:32 What Is Taste?17:20 Can Taste Be Measured? Inside the Data29:05 Building Shelf: Turning Taste into a Product34:32 Music, Identity and Self-Presentation45:19 Taste and Compatibility: Connecting Through Music51:35 Beyond Music: The Future of Taste57:50 Final ReflectionsFollow us on Instagram: @thesoundmindtalksSupport us: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/thesoundmindtalks⁠Connect with Jennie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennie-silber/Follow Jennie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniesilber/Download the Shelf app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shelf-music-books-movies/id1667391175

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