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In an era of rapid advancement in artificial intelligence (AI), humans have a tendency to anthropomorphize machines and project agency and autonomy onto them. This article explores the psychological underpinnings of this phenomenon, delving into the cognitive processes that lead us to treat machines as sentient beings. It examines our design choices, AI portrayal in pop culture, and our desire for connection in an increasingly isolated world. It also discusses the Theory of Mind, a cognitive mechanism that allows us to understand and attribute mental states, intentions, and emotions to other individuals.