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. . . . The tendency to see mind in technology occurs primarily when it disobeys our desires. When machines function smoothly, we feel in control, but when they misbehave, we see mind to help us understand. This is also true with people. . . . People are more likely to think of their old Chevy truck as being in the mind club than their brand-new Audi, despite the Audi’s fancy technology. The Audi does everything exactly as it should -- and so is seen as lacking mind -- but that old “girl” needs encouragement, cajoling, and sometimes just sensitive ear to listen to her. ~ Page 63 ~ “The Mind Club” Author : Daniel M. Wegner & Kurt Gray