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Mirror Neurons: Are there people who feel others' pain?

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Mirror Neurons: The Biological Basis for Empathy

This chapter explores the discovery and role of mirror neurons in learning and understanding others' behavior. It discusses a study conducted on a Macaque monkey that led to the discovery of mirror neurons and their importance in empathy. The chapter also touches on the observation of mirror neuron activity in humans and the potential implications of mirror neurons in the fifth revolution of humanity.

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