Mirror Neurons: The Brain's Empathy Engine Explained
Mirror neurons fire when we act and when we observe others acting, creating the biological foundation for empathy by allowing our brains to simulate others' experiences at a neural level.
Mirror neurons fire when we act and when we observe others acting, creating the biological foundation for empathy by allowing our brains to simulate others' experiences at a neural level.
Human altruism evolved through kin selection, reciprocal cooperation, and cultural institutions that reward helping and punish cheating. Our brains are wired to feel good about cooperation, making selfishness and generosity surprisingly compatible evolutionary strategies.