Social psychology

The Neuroscience of Mirror Neurons: The Foundation of Empathy

Understanding the specialized brain cells that fire both when we act and when we observe others, enabling social connection and understanding.

The Neurobiology of Social Hierarchies: Serotonin, Status, and the Architecture of Human Connection

A profound look at how the brain perceives social status, the role of serotonin in stabilizing hierarchy, and the physiological consequences of social isolation and low-status signaling.