Hey, thanks for the clarification, but isn't there a distinct term for assigning attributes of living entities to the non-living? e.g. "That cloud looks like a fuzzy bunny" or "those two roundish rocks look rather buxom" My greek and latin etymology is a tad rusty these days.
On 1/11/06, Lee Einer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human characteristics to > non-humans. Technomorphism would be the attribution of technological > aspects to non-technological entities. Calling your car "Brunhilda" is > anthropomorphic; observing that your aunt Brunhilda is built like a > sherman tank is technomorphic. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (207k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
