Talk:Simulation theory of empathy

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The section on 'Action Understanding' duplicates parts of the 'mirror neurons' page and (to my mind), doesn't really belong in a page on empathy. This is because the term 'empathy' applies mainly to emotional states rather than actions. I suggest this section could be removed, or greatly shortened.

I also removed the sections on how mirror neurons were discovered. Despite the fun anecdotes in the press, the original researchers (Rizzolatti et al) have made it clear that stories about how mirror neurons were discovered by eating ice cream or moving fruit are myths (see the 'Mirror Neurons' talk page). AFdeCH 22:14, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

The Singer 2005 Science paper does NOT support the idea that sensory experience is part of empathic response. Read the title "Empathy for Pain Involves Affective but NOT sensory components of pain". Furthermore, the Singer study challenges the idea that mirror neurons are involved in empathy, and should be addressed further. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Charlespeirce11 (talk • contribs) 19:42, 28 May 2008 (UTC) Charlespeirce11 (talk) 19:54, 28 May 2008 (UTC)