By contributing author Paul Li, a neuroscience graduate student at Columbia.
Have you ever inexplicably and involuntarily yawned after someone else does the same? Well, researchers may have found the neural basis for intention and emotions, empathy in particular. Neurons become activated not only when one performs an action, but also when viewing it!
Why might mirror neurons be useful? Researchers have suggested that they may play a major role in language learning, which involves mimicry and also our ability to empathize with others. Such a case occurs when watching a movie - we tend to emotionally relate to the characters. Mirror neurons can also help explain why autistic children are unable to read other people’s emotions or why women tend to be more empathetic than men. For more on mirror neurons, check out the recent article Therapeutic Reflection in Scientific American Mind.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Elizabeth Baker-Nielsen
August 17, 2007 Edicts by Elizabeth
801-774-9409
ONE-OF-A-KIND WRITING CONTEST
EXTENDED TO LIFE-EXPERIENCED SENIORS
SALT LAKE CITY – Mr. Robert Shocker of Salt Lake City, Utah is extending an invitation to all seniors to write essays, some of which will be published in an upcoming book. The eventual plan is to publish a book filled with unique ideas and designed to benefit humanity. Stories can regard current ideas and past experiences which made (or can make) a better world for upcoming generations.
Mr. Schocker hopes that enough people will respond to help write this book and make a difference in the world. His desire is to illustrate the importance of seemingly un-extraordinary things (big, small, or minute) that have, and can, change lives which regular, normal, typical, people can accomplish everyday. The premise is that you can still change the world and affect many lives. Mr. Schocker challenges you to come up with one proposal that will spread your life’s influence and essence, insuring that your heart and character will abide on earth for generations to come.
He is offering $100 once per week, between now and November 1, to the person who provides the most unique idea/essay received. The contest will culminate with an award of $500 on November 1, 2007 for the most creative idea/essay. If the initial response is positive, he will continue and increase the award base.
The essays can be as long or as short as you like. Please email your ideas/essays to Rschocker@aol.com or mail them to Bob Schocker, 2708 Walker Lane, Salt Lake City, UT 84117
“Please accept this challenge.
Think differently than you ever have before.
Create your legacy now.”
—Robert Schocker—
Please post, thanks…..
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