anthropomorphize

Others may warn that anthropomorphizing machines could lead to a neglect of human needs, particularly if corporations exploit sentimental attachment or dependence for profit, as has been the case with social media.

To call a river a person is not to anthropomorphize water, but rather to widen and deepen the category of ‘person’.

But ultimately, the series takes a surprising turn to suggest that it might be time to stop anthropomorphizing animals — and instead get real about the risks they face.

And that’s when I get really upset, like we really need to do a lot of education on anthropomorphizing, on just live and let live, and step back.

Bees have been anthropomorphized on screen, in films like “Bee Movie,” and on cereal boxes.