Anatomical and temporal architecture of theory of mind: A MEG insight into the early stages

► Mental states attribution processes occur as soon as 200 ms post-stimulus onset. ► Right temporo-parietal areas are predominantly involved in attribution of intention. ► Left temporo-parietal areas are predominantly involved in character coding. ► All the regions were recruited during similar time-intervals. ► Attribution of intention relies on distinct but complementary networks activation.