A shared neural code for the physics of actions and object events.

Seda Karakose-Akbiyik, Alfonso Caramazza, Moritz F Wurm

June 2023 Nat Commun

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Shared Neural Code Underlying Physics of Actions and Object Events

Shared Neural Code Underlying Physics of Actions and Object Events

The study shows that observing human actions and object events activates similar brain regions, indicating a shared neural code. These regions encode the physics and structure of events across different sensory modalities, aiding in unified event understanding.

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Abstract Synopsis

  • The study shows that observing both human actions and object events (like a ball bouncing) activates similar brain regions, particularly in the frontoparietal and posterior temporal areas, suggesting a shared neural code for understanding the physics governing these events.
  • The research suggests that these brain regions encode not just goal-directed actions by animate agents but also the structural and physical aspects of object events, emphasizing a broader role in representing the physics of what happens, regardless of whether it's a person or an object.
  • The lateral occipitotemporal cortex is highlighted as important because it processes event information that is consistent across different sensory modalities, helping us understand events in a unified way despite how we observe them.