Anthropomorphism vs. Anthropomimesis in AI Design
teortaxesTex · x · 2026-09-01
A discussion on terminology precision: "Anthropomorphism" refers to user reactions towards AI, while "Anthropomimesis" better describes design-side decisions. If an AI is designed to act in predictably humanlike ways, adopting the "intentional stance" becomes more justifiable.
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