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> A bit manipulative No. That would require a theory of mind, intention to deceive and a lot of cognitive abilities that cats don't have. The cat simply learn
by goodpoint 5y ago
> A bit manipulative
No. That would require a theory of mind, intention to deceive and a lot of cognitive abilities that cats don't have.
The cat simply learned to walk you to the food bowl.
- colanderman 5y agoDoes "manipulative" describe the behavior itself, or certain internal processes (but not others) which can produce said behavior?
- mach1ne 5y agoThere is no theory of mind, it's a redundant concept. Apes can predict the actions of others as agents of the environment without needing an abstract understanding of what a mind is. Cats are probably able to achieve similar feats. Understanding that other beings and yourself have 'minds' only becomes relevant when the entity in question achieves a certain complexity of language.
- tough 5y agohttps://www.mit.edu/people/dpolicar/writing/prose/text/thinkingMeat.html https://www.mit.edu/people/dpolicar/writing/prose/text/think...