Categories: Pseudo-explanations
An example of anthropomorphism in popular science writing:
"Our needs, personalities and goals are liable to evolve over time in a way that the outer shell of a carbon atom isn't. It will always have its four electrons, and be looking for those two oxygens to complete itself with."
Dr Camilla Pang
Pang, C. (2020). Explaining Humans. What science can teach us about life, love and relationships. Viking.
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