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'''Anthropomorphism''' is a term that refers to giving | '''Anthropomorphism''' is a term that refers to giving human or humanoid characteristics to non-human things, either in a metaphorical or literal sense. This trait largely refers to the fact that humans are hardwired to interact and seek interaction with other humans. | ||
== Examples of Anthropomorphism == | == Examples of Anthropomorphism == | ||
*National Personifications (Marianne for France, Uncle Sam for the United States) | *National Personifications (Marianne for France, Uncle Sam for the United States) | ||
*[[Android]]s and Gynoids | *[[Android]]s and Gynoids | ||
*Gods | *Gods | ||
Revision as of 13:56, 6 April 2012
Anthropomorphism is a term that refers to giving human or humanoid characteristics to non-human things, either in a metaphorical or literal sense. This trait largely refers to the fact that humans are hardwired to interact and seek interaction with other humans.
Examples of Anthropomorphism
- National Personifications (Marianne for France, Uncle Sam for the United States)
- Androids and Gynoids
- Gods