Wittgenstein running: neural mechanisms of collective intentionality and we-mode

Cristina Becchio; Cesare Bertone

doi:10.1016/j.concog.2003.07.002

Wittgenstein running: neural mechanisms of collective intentionality and we-mode

Conscious Cogn. 2004 Mar;13(1):123-33. doi: 10.1016/j.concog.2003.07.002.

Authors

Cristina Becchio¹, Cesare Bertone

Affiliation

¹ Centre for Cognitive Science, University and Polytechnic of Turin, Via Po 14-10123 Torino, Italy. becchio@psych.unito.it

PMID: 14990247
DOI: 10.1016/j.concog.2003.07.002

Abstract

In this paper we discuss the problem of the neural conditions of shared attitudes and intentions: which neural mechanisms underlie "we-mode" processes or serve as precursors to such processes? Neurophysiological and neuropsychological evidence suggests that in different areas of the brain neural representations are shared by several individuals. This situation, on the one hand, creates a potential problem for correct attribution. On the other hand, it may provide the conditions for shared attitudes and intentions.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Brain / physiology*
Humans
Intention*
Interpersonal Relations*
Mass Behavior
Models, Psychological*
Neurons / physiology*
Self Psychology*