The brain is a social organ from "summary" of Brain Rules (Updated and Expanded) by John Medina
To say that the brain is a social organ is to state an obvious truth, albeit one that was not always clear to neuroscientists. It is now widely accepted that the brain did not evolve in a vacuum. It developed in concert with other brains and was shaped by the demands of forming complex social groups. This idea is supported by a mountain of research that shows how deeply social our brains are. One of the most powerful examples of the brain's social nature is the role of mirror neurons. These neurons fire both when we perform an action and when we observe someone else performing the same action. This neural mirroring allows us to empathize with others, to understand their intentions, and to learn from their experiences. It is a crucial mechanism for social learn...
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