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8. Mirror neurons
Sun Jun 8, 2014, 12:56 AM
Jun 2014

Take a look at mirror neurons. A relatively recent discovery in neurology. These neurons are at the core of our empathy. They basically trigger whenever we see someone else doing or experiencing something. They then present to our brain as though it was happening to us. Initially probably a method of learning it also creates a sense of connection as we learn to see ourselves in others. The upshot of this is you find a biological cause behind the golden rule, karma, we are all one, being one with the universe. All these faiths find this central aspect of our humanity. We are both greedy and altruistic. Self centered and compassionate. Which ever side of our nature we encourage is the side that grows.

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