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 Vilayanur S. Ramachandran is a renowned neuroscientist and the director of the Center for Brain and Cognition at the University of California, San Diego. He is widely recognized for his work on mirror neurons and their implications for the understanding of brain function.
-He has been a strong advocate of the idea that mirror neurons play a crucial role in social cognition, empathy, and language acquisition. He has argued that the discovery of mirror neurons provides a new window into how the brain works and has important implications for a wide range of fields, including psychology, linguistics, and neuroscience.
+He has been an ardent proponent of the notion that mirror neurons play an essential role in social cognition, empathy, and language acquisition. He has suggested that the finding of mirror neurons opens a new window into how the brain functions and has significant ramifications for a variety of disciplines, including psychology, linguistics, and neuroscience.
-Ramachandran has also been a vocal advocate for the idea that mirror neurons play a crucial role in the evolution of language and culture. He has argued that mirror neurons allow us to understand and interpret the actions and intentions of others, as well as respond appropriately to them and that this ability is crucial for the development of culture and language.
+Ramachandran has also been an outspoken proponent of the notion that mirror neurons play an important role in the evolution of language and culture. This skill is vital for the formation of culture and language, as he has suggested.