The mirror neurons will be for psychology that which the DNA has been for biology This prediction launched in 2000 it seems to become true far beyond the initial expectations.
I talk about this today with Giacomo Rizzolatti, coordinator of the research group that found out the mirror neurons.

Timing of the interview:
00:54 the importance of mirror neurons in psychology .
02:50 mirror neurons: imagination and role of emotions.
04:50 Mechanism of the mirror neurons: acquired or innate?
06:02 Mirror neurons and empathy: A possible link?
08:06 A discovery not at all welcome.

To know more please, buy the book written by Rizzolatti:
So quel che fai. Il cervello che agisce e i neuroni specchio - http://amzn.to/1I4HLwQ

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