The article highlights three 1960s rock songs it argues offer useful life lessons, rather than literally increasing intelligence. It presents the tracks as reflections on accepting disappointment, recognising loneliness and questioning conventional expectations.

– ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ by The Rolling Stones (1969) is framed as a lesson in accepting that desires cannot always be fulfilled, while needs may still be met.
– ‘Eleanor Rigby’ by The Beatles (1966) is described as an exploration of social loneliness, a theme the article says remains relevant despite online connectivity.
– ‘Like A Rolling Stone’ by Bob Dylan (1965) is presented as a challenge to unquestioned life conventions, encouraging listeners to see beyond prescribed paths.