The Neurons that Shaped Civilization

TED, Vilayanur Ramachandran

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Title: The Neurons that Shaped Civilization
Producer: TED, Vilayanur Ramachandran
Category: Psychology
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Added: Mar 5th 2011
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In this short 10 minute video, 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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