Alison Gopnik - What is Theory of Mind?

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Published 2020-03-25
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'Theory of mind' is the realization that other people have minds similar to our own, with all the intentions, machinations, ways of thinking that we have. 'Theory of mind' is studied as it develops in children. Watch it emerge, rather suddenly, as children realize that other people think and try to figure out how. What are the implications?

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Alison Gopnik is an American Professor of Psychology and Affiliate Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley. She is known for her work in the areas of cognitive and language development, specializing in the effect of language on thought, the development of a theory of mind, and causal learning.

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All Comments (15)
  • @darmok072
    Someone got a camera slider for Christmas.
  • @gypsyearthdesignhealing
    Dr John Kappas who founded Hypnosis Motivational Institute created the Theory of Mind. You've altered it here and not given him credit for his work. You should consider updating this information
  • @Viv8ldi
    Is it true that children which grew up speaking several languages have a better theorie of mind than children growing up with one language?
  • @georgedestino4788
    I hate it when people pretend to have conversations but it's obviously scripted
  • @Exnexus
    You're trying to rediscover something that was recognized in the east a long time ago. It's called 'thatness' or 'Tattva'.