I think this is perfectly normal. How else would it be possible to empathise with other people and perspectives? It would not be possible at all.

Ooo that's a thought that never occured to me. I do believe you are right though, it makes since to me that the ability to emphasize comes from the ability to live out another life inside of our own. Everyday people just not noticing it because it usually only happens in fractions of a second.

And your right, I've never gotten into novel writing myself, but I have heard famous authors who describe exactly what you are saying here. It would also explain why some actors get so in character that they struggle to get out.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. You gave me a lot to think about as well. And I'll definitely check out your article , and probably that book as well.