The Mirror Neuron Revolution: Explaining What Makes Humans Social


	The Mirror Neuron Revolution: Explaining What Makes Humans Social

Mohir

7-1-2008 11:29 AM

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neuroscience, mirror neuron, brain, autism

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The interview at the source

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7-1-2008 7:06 PM

rvnurse2b

science supported by the bible once again!

7-1-2008 10:21 PM

ratilfar

??

Where does it say that!?!?!

As for the mirror neurons, they might be a key to human empathy.

7-2-2008 8:59 AM

tabsey

Maybe it is the Italian names? Empathy prevents sarcasm. hehehehe

7-2-2008 10:30 AM

ratilfar

Not with me, if anything it enhances it! I feel for those who must suffer fools, so I give the fool sarcasm to sympathize with my fellow sufferers!

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