[visionlist] Debate: The Meaning of Mirror Neurons

[Guillaume Rousselet]

Social Interactions Debate:
The Meaning of Mirror Neurons
Date: 25th October from 12:00 - 17:30
Venue: Senate Room, Gilbert Scott Building, University of Glasgow
Registration link: www.ccni.gla.ac.uk/registration
(Register your interest as this event is free and spaces are limited)
Enquiries: Claire.Grant at glasgow.ac.uk
 
Ever since the discovery of mirror neurons in monkeys, which were found to activate during action
control as well as during action observation, it has been debated if and how their existence and
function translates to humans. Large parts of research and discussion have been devoted to the
identification and measurement of actual mirror neurons, a mirror system, or a mirror mechanism
in humans. While these discussions are of course important, here we aim at discussing the wider
implications of such a capacity, assuming that it exists in some form or another. We therefore
dedicate this debate to “The Meaning of Mirror Neurons” and we aim at discussing their
potential role in development, evolution, mental simulation, social interaction and theory of mind.
 
Best Wishes
 
Klaus Kessler and Simon Garrod

Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology, University of Glasgow


The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401




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