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196: Focus & The Reading Life, with Maryanne Wolf
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The Power of Reading and Empathy
In this chapter, the speakers discuss the neuroscience behind reading and how it activates our mirror neuron and affective systems. They explore how reading fosters empathy and understanding for others, and the potential consequences of a society that does not prioritize reading.
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