> In psychology, theory of mind refers to the capacity to understand other people by ascribing mental states to them. These states may be different from one's o

> In psychology, theory of mind refers to the capacity to understand other people by ascribing mental states to them. These states may be different from one's own states and include beliefs, desires, intentions and emotions. Pretty much this. Very few can explain the what-how-why in a fool-proof way.