The Theory Of Mind
The Right Temporoparietal Junction part of our brain helps us think about other people, understanding their mental states.
If this region is well developed and better connected to other parts of the brain, people behave altruistically and show less bias in their groups. If this region is impaired, people lose their sense of morality.
New studies about this region of the brain tell us that impulsivity and selfishness are linked, and are the opposite of restraint and empathy.
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