We rarely anthropomorphize physical robots compared to digital sims
xuanalogue · x · 2026-09-01
Observation that we tend to ascribe interoception to digital mimics like Tamagotchis or Pokémon, but rarely to physical robots beyond maybe being 'tired'.
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