But we have in some ways. Consider: Every creation we have made, including computers, are in some way based upon some human conceptualization of ourselves but expanded [or something we see/use] What's boolean logic? Left hand, right hand. Law of excluded middle. Why do all things we identify as life have somewhat relatable mechanisms in us? Because we used ourselves as the template. Of course this is an oversimplification. So is seeing humans-as-simple storytelling anticipation/reception machines. But I think it's useful to do so sometimes, as sometimes get into a habit of idolizing ourselves tongue emoticon