Psychology
8 years ago

Unlocking the Mind-Body Connection: How Neural Circuitry Shapes Cognition

Conference Cognitive Science
Making sense of embodiment : simulation theories and the sharing of neural circuitry
Henrik Svensson, Tom Ziemke

Paper Summary

The article discusses how our thoughts are connected to our physical actions through shared brain circuits. This means that when we think about doing something, our brain uses the same pathways as when we actually do it. This connection between thinking and doing helps us understand how our bodies influence our thoughts and vice versa.

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