PassingTumbleweed t1_j75hr9k wrote on February 4, 2023 at 5:29 AM

I wonder what it means that they could predict political alignment based on the sensorimotor cortex. That's the part responsible for tactile sensing and controlling movement, If I'm understanding correctly. Are there other activities that activate those parts in a similar way?

Jetztinberlin t1_j75kcco wrote on February 4, 2023 at 5:58 AM

I'm wondering if it's similar to what used to be called "mirror neurons" activity - a form of empathetic engagement.

PassingTumbleweed t1_j77s2wr wrote on February 4, 2023 at 6:55 PM

What's weird is that they say it applies to right wing people watching right wing content only (not left wing people watching right or left wing content). There's an asymmetry to it