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Dear Joe,
> there is
> the likelihood that we subliminally mimic the movements of others
> as we do with speech or text (our tongues and palates silently and
> slightly move as we hear or read language). Of course we KNOW
> what they're doing, but we also, sublminally, are DOING what
> they're doing; thus these neurons would fire the same as they
> would if we were overtly doing the same things we are observing.
Thanks. :-)
My main question is about the level of generality. It does seem as
though some vicarious behavior is taking place, and imitative behavior.
But the claim seems to be that these neurons are specifically involved
in imitation, and not vicarious behavior in general. I wonder what
justifies that distinction.
Best,
Bill
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