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> [“recent research has shown that when we empathize, the brain activates many of the same networks as when we ourselves experience pain, physical or otherwise.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/richard-j-davidson/recent-research-has-shown-that-when-we-empathize-the-brain-activates/)

Richard J. Davidson

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## More by Richard J. Davidson

> [“recent research has shown that when we empathize, the brain activates many of the same networks as when we ourselves experience pain, physical or…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/richard-j-davidson/recent-research-has-shown-that-when-we-empathize-the-brain-activates/)

Richard J. Davidson

> [“mindfulness meditation will transform your reactivity to the signals by turning down the volume on your amygdala and orbital frontal cortex. But if you…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/richard-j-davidson/mindfulness-meditation-will-transform-your-reactivity-to-the-signals/)

Richard J. Davidson

> [“People who are very Tuned In to context tend to have strong connections from the hippocampus to areas in the prefrontal cortex that control…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/richard-j-davidson/people-who-are-very-tuned-in-to-context-tend-to-have-strong/)

Richard J. Davidson

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