About Neuron Activation
The Neuron Activation meme, also known as Monkey Sees Action, is an exploitable image based on a scientific diagram of a monkey’s mirror neuron firing while watching another monkey eat a banana. It is commonly used to express sudden interest or something instantly grabbing someone’s attention.
The exact origin of the diagram is unknown, although it is believed to come from a scientific source about mirror neurons published before 2016. The image became an exploitable meme around 2020, with users replacing the second monkey or its action with different imagery.
