Mirror Neurons: The neurons that shaped civilization

January 12, 2010 by Geeks are Sexy | 0 comments

In the following video presentation, neuroscientist Vilayanur Ramachandran outlines the fascinating functions of mirror neurons. Only recently discovered, these neurons allow us to learn complex social behaviors, some of which formed the foundations of human civilization as we know it.

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