For those of you without a past (or future) in cognitive science, Theory of Mind is "the ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, pretending, knowledge, etc.—to oneself and others and to understand that others have beliefs, desires and intentions that are different from one's own." This is a direct quote from science.
It's generally agreed that children develop Theory of Mind between the ages of 3 to 4, however some research points to some ToM development in children as young as 12 months. But let's forget children and move to the matter at hand: DOGS.
Through painstaking research I have found evidence contrary to your so-called Theory of Canine Mind. That evidence being the hit CW show, One Tree Hill.
Now, I always thought this show was about Chad Michael Murray playing basketball but really it's about disproving your ToCM. Some set up- Evil Dad, Dan, is waiting for the heart to arrive for his heart transplant, but WAIT!
"HA," say I! Mr. Golden Death-triever had no idea of Dan's desire for a heart transplant. If he did, maybe he would have layed off the human heart sandwich.
Unless, you were to suppose that the dog DID understand Dan's needs and PURPOSELY ate his heart to murder him for all his evil ways.
You got me, Dog, you got me.
2 comments:
Hi Zaradon,
I hate to poke a giant hole in your argument, but if that guy waiting for the heart was so evil, maybe the dog was having theory of mind with the guys son, and following his intentions.
hmmmmm
D.Rex
All I know is that the clip was absolutely amazing. Wow.
I think the best part was the sinister snarfing sound the dog made as he gobbled down the tasty meat.
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