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Humanish : what talking to your cat or naming your car reveals about the uniquely human need to humanize / Justin Gregg.
In 'Humanish', Justin Gregg takes readers on a journey through the science behind our peculiar tendency to humanize the nonhuman and the bizarre ways we engage in anthropomorphism. Prepare to be amazed as Gregg unveils a world filled with emotional support alligators, a woman who married her briefcase, and Soviet super babies that drink dolphin milk.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780316577588 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: viii, 294 pages ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Little Brown & Company, 2025.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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| Subject: | Anthropomorphism. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | 156 Gre | 31681010435014 | NONFIC | Available | - |
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AÂ playful deep dive into anthropomorphism (our peculiar tendency to humanize the nonhuman) that will resonate with anyone who has thrown a birthday party for their dog.
Bestselling science writer Justin Gregg explores the science behind our instinct to see ourselves in the creatures and objects around us. Ours is a world filled with emotional support alligators, a woman who married her briefcase, and Soviet super babies that drink dolphin milk. Delivered with a delightful mix of scientific insight and humor, Humanish is a groundbreaking exploration of one of the most powerfulâbut rarely talked aboutâcognitive biases influencing our behavior.
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Through quirky stories and fascinating research, Gregg unravels the reasons behind why we treat our pets like babies, fall in love with chatbots, and talk to our cars. Discover how anthropomorphism drives both consumerism and the coming AI revolution, and how the inverse process, dehumanization, allows us to treat our fellow humans so inhumanely. Explore the brighter side of anthropomorphismâs biological benefitsâit helps us connect with other humans and make sense of our unpredictable world. Humanish is filled with captivating stories and invaluable ideas of how we can harness our understanding of anthropomorphism to build healthier relationships and enrich our lives.
