Thinking ≠ Theory of Mind Let’s start with something basic — but deeply human. We humans just get that other people have thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and intentions — which may be wildly different from our own. This ability is called Theory of Mind (ToM). It’s how we sense when someone’s upset even if they say, “I’m fine.” It’s how we pick up on sarcasm, irony, and all the delicious messiness of human interaction 😊. By the age of four or five, most children begin to develop ToM. Before that, they assume everyone sees the world exactly as they do. You’ve … Continue reading Why Even Smarter AI Might Still Be Socially Clueless