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The Role of Mirror Neurons and Oxytocin in Empathy
1:18:58 - 1:25:50 (06:52)
This podcast explores the true purpose of mirror neurons in predicting the behavior of others rather than being solely responsible for empathy. It also discusses the impact of oxytocin on social distance and the potential use of oxytocin for improving social connections, particularly in autistic children.
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Oxytocin plays a role in establishing social bonds and pair bonding by matching internal states, increasing synchrony, and raising awareness for the emotional state of one's partner.
1:18:58 - 1:20:03 (01:05)
Summary
Oxytocin plays a role in establishing social bonds and pair bonding by matching internal states, increasing synchrony, and raising awareness for the emotional state of one's partner.
ChapterThe Role of Mirror Neurons and Oxytocin in Empathy
EpisodeThe Science of Emotions & Relationships
PodcastHuberman Lab
The concept of mirror neurons should be replaced with the idea of neurons that are trying to predict the behavior of others, as discovered by Karen Harouche at Stanford.
1:20:04 - 1:23:10 (03:05)
Summary
The concept of mirror neurons should be replaced with the idea of neurons that are trying to predict the behavior of others, as discovered by Karen Harouche at Stanford. This suggests that primate species are making assumptions and attempting to predict the actions of their peers.
ChapterThe Role of Mirror Neurons and Oxytocin in Empathy
EpisodeThe Science of Emotions & Relationships
PodcastHuberman Lab
Oxytocin has been shown to modulate social distance between males and females, and has potential therapeutic effects in helping individuals establish better social connections and empathy.
1:23:10 - 1:25:50 (02:39)
Summary
Oxytocin has been shown to modulate social distance between males and females, and has potential therapeutic effects in helping individuals establish better social connections and empathy. There is also evidence that intranasal oxytocin can increase intimacy and bonding between partners during sexual activity.