If a socket can show excitement, discomfort, uncertainty purely through physical movement, what other emotions could it show? The placement of the socket on wheels implies a large degree of movement. How could the implementation of a larger and more complex range of movements be used to form the basis for non-verbally communication?
One thing the Socket Pet highlights about techno-animism in everyday life is how easily we do it. Just through the recognition of a primitive 'face' and some basic behaviors, we readily accept this inanimate tool as a living being equal to ourselves in some aspect - i.e. a pseudo 'pet'. While harmless and endearing in this context, could this quickness to project be harmful in other contexts? Should we be adopting objects as 'pets'?
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