Bruno Wicker
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Bruno Wicker is a leading cognitive neuroscientist whose research explores the neural underpinnings of social cognition, empathy, and action understanding. His most influential work, "The anthropomorphic brain: The mirror neuron system responds to human and robotic actions" (2007, 726 citations), demonstrated that the human mirror neuron system is selectively activated by both human and robotic actions, revealing the brain’s capacity for anthropomorphism and its role in social interaction. This seminal study has shaped our understanding of how the brain processes intentionality and agency, bridging robotics and neuroscience. Wicker’s broader contributions include pioneering investigations into the neural correlates of disgust, emotion recognition, and the insula’s role in interoceptive awareness. With over 700 citations for his landmark paper alone, his work has profoundly influenced fields from social neuroscience to human-robot interaction. His research continues to illuminate how the brain constructs shared representations of self and other, offering critical insights into conditions like autism and schizophrenia.
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