Hierarchical systems in the default mode network when reasoning about self and other mental states.
Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience June 16, 2026 Isaac R Christian, Samuel A Nastase
Humans spend considerable time contemplating the minds of others. But this ability is not limited to external agents-we also turn the lens for reading minds inward, reflecting on our own thoughts, emotions, and sense of self. Some processes involved in reasoning about minds may rely on shared mechanisms, while others may be specific to the agent under consideration. We developed a paradigm...