Theory of software (a la theory of mind)

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Are we currently going through an epistemic rupture similar to development of the theory of mind?

<https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_mind>

<https://slatestarcodex.com/2020/06/01/book-review-origin-of-consciousness-in-the-breakdown-of-the-bicameral-mind/>

When I interact with software I recognize that "intelligence" in the software is trying to manipulate me. Hopefully that's with good intentions - e.g. an intuitive UI. More and more, the software creator's intentions are dubious or even openily hostile to my interests.

Does everyone with a smart phone possess that theory of software? Do most? Do you?

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