The consciousness mirage in AI design
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Dezain Radar summary
Digital products increasingly evoke human-like presence, leading users to intuitively attribute consciousness and intent to non-human systems. This cognitive phenomenon, known as mind attribution, shifts the focus of interaction design from functional usability to emotional and social perception.
Why this matters
Understanding how users project consciousness onto AI allows designers to intentionally calibrate the 'perceived mind' of a product to manage trust and emotional expectations.
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