Violence and mirror neurons: the perception of living the experience firsthand

In this article, we analyze the role of mirror neurons in the context of media violence and pornography, with particular attention to how the brain perceives these experiences as iflived firsthand. We will examine the neurological implications resulting from exposure toexplicit and violent content, paying particular attention to the activation of mirror neuronsthat facilitate the empathic simulation of the actions of others and the long-termconsequences on brain plasticity, empathy and behavior. In addition to exploring the impactof violence in films and video games, we will analyze how the active component in videogames can lead to different effects compared to the passive enjoyment of cinematicviolence. Finally, we will discuss the need for a proactive educational approach aimed atraising consumer awareness of the risks associated with the indiscriminate use of thiscontent.