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The Neurons that Shaped Civilization

Posted on February 09, 2010 by Documentary Log in psychology

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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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posted on February 22, 2010, 04:04:47 AM
comment #3899 sarah

woo, blew me away.

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posted on February 09, 2010, 02:48:58 PM
comment #3692 Moose Knuckle

Right off the list!

He's amazing, as is TED.com
Top work!

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posted on February 09, 2010, 01:02:06 PM
comment #3689 (just a) F R O G on the LOG

So thats it? 7 min of lecture & 3 min of commercials? I think he presented this same information in "Secrets of the Mind".

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posted on February 09, 2010, 10:44:33 AM
comment #3688 oilu

interesting

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posted on February 09, 2010, 09:05:30 AM
comment #3686 Capricious

This guy is my favorite of all the scientists I've ever seen.

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