Study reveals hidden costs of embodying objects beyond our bodies
The review explores how our bodies are affected when we interact with objects or other bodies. It suggests that when we embody something outside ourselves, it can have both benefits and costs on our real bodies. Evidence from various studies supports this idea, showing that actions like watching others, using tools, or experiencing illusions can impact our bodies in different ways. This suggests that our cognition is not just in our brains but also involves our physical interactions with the world around us.