Artificialism is the belief that everything that exists was constructed by people (or God) for specific purposes, much as artifacts (e.g., tools, tables, automobiles) are constructed.

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Artificialism, as a concept in developmental psychology, particularly associated with Jean Piaget, refers to the belief in childhood that all objects are made by people (or a supernatural being) for a specific purpose, mirroring the way children understand man-made objects like tools or furniture.

Artificialism Is the Belief That Everything That Exists Was Constructed