Body doubling for productivity: What the science says (mirror neurons, dopamine, VR studies)

Hey makers,

Body doubling working beside someone to stay on task is blowing up in ADHD circles. But is there science?

Quick dive:

• Mirror neurons mimic observed focus​

• Dopamine boost for motivation​

• 2025 VR trial: ADHD participants completed tasks faster/accurately with human/AI doubles​

Expert says: "Using one psychological quirk to fix another"

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How do you use it in product work? Virtual body doubles for coding sprints?