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Without vitality forms, actions would be performed mechanically,
making humans similar to robots.
Human actions are defined by two key aspects: content and form. For instance, one can offer a packet of crackers either rudely or gently, just as a handshake can be given coldly or warmly. These variations in action style were termed vitality forms (VFs) by Daniel Stern.
Our previous studies have shown that the dorso-central insula (DCI) and the middle cingulate cortex (MCC) play a crucial role in both the observation and execution of vitality forms.
Fondazione Cariplo & Fondazione CDP Grant, Supporting Young Italian Talents in the ERC Competitions. G.A. No. 2023-2315 to G. Di Cesare
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