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Social cognition in the we-mode.

Mattia Gallotti¹, Chris D Frith

¹Jean Nicod Institute, Ecole Normale Supérieure, 29 rue d'Ulm, 75005 Paris, France.

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|March 19, 2013

Summary

Human sociality arises from sharing mental states, a concept known as shared intentionality. This study explores the

Area of Science:

Cognitive Science
Philosophy of Mind
Social Psychology

Background:

Human sociality is often attributed to the capacity for sharing mental states.
Shared intentionality is a key concept in social cognition research.
The 'interactive turn' emphasizes the role of interaction in social cognition.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the function and significance of mind-sharing in a collective mode ('we-mode').
To explore the 'we-mode' as a first-person plural perspective in social interactions.
To propose a non-reductionist, interaction-based approach to social cognition.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of shared intentionality.
Examination of the 'we-mode' perspective in social interactions.

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Main Results:

The 'we-mode' offers a unique perspective for interacting agents.
This collective mode expands social understanding and action potential.
A non-reductionist approach to social cognition is feasible.

Conclusions:

Shared intentionality, particularly in the 'we-mode', is crucial for human sociality.
The 'we-mode' provides a valuable framework for understanding social interaction.
This perspective supports an interaction-based, non-reductionist view of social cognition.