STIMULTAION OF YOUR BRAIN

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• Reading is like a simulation
• When you read your brain reacts as if you're living it.
• Words set off different parts of the brain certain
• Using an FMRI machine, the brain can be scanned and can tell what parts are reacting.
• While reading certain areas can be triggered by certain words.

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• The sensor cortex, motor cortex, olfactory cortex, can be used while reading.
• While reading, a vivid simulation is produced by the brain, that runs in the mind, just as a simulation would run on a screen.
• While reading, the brain will capture info as if it was an experience your living rather than simply words being read.
• The brain takes actions, smells, feels, and events as if they were real. As well as interactions with other people.

Studies by Dr. Oatley and Dr. Mar published studies in 2006 and 2009, concluded that people read many fictional books, are better understanding of people.