Having said all that as an introduction, perhaps it is time to get to the point, which is to mention the importance of inanimate objects. Not just the object itself, but the memories and familiarity ...

The possessed or haunted object (often anthropomorphic) is a mainstay of the horror genre, and for good reason. A doll or animatronic character has many of the features of a person but lacks the ...

Erika identifies as an objectum sexual, which is a person who can become romantically and sexually attracted to inanimate objects.

Objects don’t have feelings, but some people treat them like they do. It’s called anthropomorphizing, and it’s natural to do to objects and animals, experts say.

Recognizing facial features on inanimate objects, on the other hand, is a separate skill in and of itself known as face pareidolia. Humans possess this ability, but the extent which non-human primates ...

Preservation of vision should be a cherished, lifetime goal. So let’s talk high velocity projectiles -- or their avoidance -- chemical splashes, particle fragments and creepy crawlers.

Humans are hardwired to see faces — even in inanimate objects. We have a lima bean-shaped part of our brains dedicated to facial recognition. But this process isn't always straightforward ...

A new study has shown that people tend to recognize imaginary faces in objects as having a particular age, emotion or gender - usually male.

In the quirky Radiotopia gem Everything Is Alive, which ran from 2018 to 2023, podcasting vet Ian Chillag (Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me) interviewed inanimate objects voiced by improvisers ...