Empathy and Your Brain

Learn all about mirror neurons, brain cells that let us simulate other peoples’ actions, intentions, and emotions, resulting in empathy.

Empathy is the ability to understand and share other peoples’ feelings and emotions. Why and how do you feel empathy? Learn all about mirror neurons, brain cells that help you mimic and understand social cues and emotions with this video, created by Georgia Gwinnett College students Ann Gillman and Kat Kelkenberg for the 2014 Brain Awareness Video Contest.