In this 10-minute video, one of my favorite brain-science writers talks about how mirror neurons made human civilization possible.
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brain science is so fascinating, one of my favorite subjects. the discovery of mirror neurons is such a positive one, pointing directly towards our interconnectedness.
and how amazing to realize that if i numb my arm, my mirror neurons will allow me to feel someone else’s experience of being touched there! what a crazy world!! ghandi neurons…this guy is awesome–i wasn’t familiar with this writer, but i’m glad to have found a new source! thanks!
zoe
8 Feb 10 at 6:24 pm