This is just wrong. My cats can operate light switches, open doors, recognize patterns, etc. They know the difference between me going to bed and me going to the bathroom. They'll know when I'm in my office. They'll demonstrate awareness of basic commands, etc. They have preferred people. One of our cats absolutely adores me. There is a very clear difference in how he treats each member of the family.

The thing I've heard is that cats are more like humans, in that cats operate on consent. Cats have to want the thing you are offering and they will make their desires known. They are conditional.

If you want worship, get a dog. If you want a low maintenance roommate/pal, get a cat.