stackyFACTSThere is a horrifying milestone where humans finally grasp that everyone around them is secretly judging them. Theory of mind is the cognitive capacity to attribute mental states to oneself and others, understanding that other people have distinct desires and intentions. It is the exact moment humanity loses its innocent ignorance.
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