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ISBN 10:         1782326227
ISBN 13: 978-1782326229
Author:          Giacomo Rizzolatti, Corrado Sinigaglia, Frances Anderson

Emotions and actions are powerfully contagious; when we see someone laugh, cry, show disgust, or experience pain, in some sense, we share that emotion. When we see someone in distress, we share that distress. When we see a great actor, musician or sportsperson perform at the peak of their abilities, it can feel like we are experiencing just something of what they are experiencing. Yet only recently, with the discover of mirror neurons, has it become clear just how this powerful sharing of experience is realised within the human brain. This book provides, for the first time, a systematic overview of mirror neurons, written by the man who first discovered them.

In the early 1990’s Giacomo Rizzolatti and his co-workers at the University of Parma discovered that some neurons had a surprising property. They responded not only when a subject performed a given action, but also when the subject observed someone else performing that same action. These results had a deep impact on cognitive neuroscience, leading the neuroscientist vs Ramachandran to predict that ‘mirror neurons would do for psychology what DNA did for biology’. The unexpected properties of these neurons have not only attracted the attention of neuroscientists. Many sociologists, anthropologists, and even artists have been fascinated by mirror neurons. The director and playwright Peter Brook stated that mirror neurons throw new light on the mysterious link that is created each time actors take the stage and face their audience – the sight of a great actor performing activates in the brain of the observer the very same areas that are active in the performer – including both their actions and their emotions.

Written in a highly accessible style, that conveys something of the excitement of this groundbreaking theory, Mirrors in the Brain is the definitive account of one the major scientific discoveries of the past 50 years.

Mirrors in the Brain How Our Minds Share Actions Emotions and Experience 1st Table of contents:

Introduction: The Mirror Mechanism and Human Connection

• Overview of mirror neurons and their role in understanding others
• The science of shared experiences, emotions, and actions

Chapter 1: Mirror Neurons: A Gateway to Empathy

• Discovery and function of mirror neurons
• How mirror neurons allow us to understand the actions and emotions of others

Chapter 2: Imitation and Learning: The Power of Observation

• The role of mirror neurons in learning by imitation
• Examples of how we learn through observing and mimicking others

Chapter 3: The Emotional Mirror: Sharing Feelings through Empathy

• Mirror neurons in the experience of emotions
• How our brains share and reflect the feelings of others, creating empathy

Chapter 4: The Neuroscience of Empathy: Understanding Through Action

• How empathy is wired in the brain through mirrored experiences
• The connection between emotions and motor actions in empathy

Chapter 5: The Body in Action: Mirroring Movements and Gestures

• Understanding how the brain perceives and replicates physical actions
• The role of mirroring in communication, non-verbal cues, and social interactions

Chapter 6: Theory of Mind: Understanding Others’ Intentions and Beliefs

• The relationship between mirror neurons and theory of mind
• How we understand not just actions, but intentions and beliefs of others

Chapter 7: From Social Cognition to Interpersonal Connection

• How mirrored experiences lead to social bonds and connections
• The neurobiological foundations of human relationships and interactions

Chapter 8: The Role of Mirror Neurons in Mental Health

• Mirror neurons and their influence on psychological conditions
• The impact of empathy and emotional mirroring in disorders like autism and psychopathy

Chapter 9: Cultural and Social Implications: Shared Experiences Across Groups

• The role of cultural norms in mirroring behaviors
• How shared emotional and physical experiences shape social groups

Chapter 10: Beyond the Brain: Mirror Neurons in Machines and Robotics

• The potential for artificial intelligence to replicate human mirroring
• How mirror mechanisms may influence future technologies and human-robot interactions

Conclusion: The Future of Mirror Neurons in Understanding Humanity

• Reflections on the evolving research of mirror neurons
• The implications for deeper human understanding and connection

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