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A retrospective on agency (Ep 100)

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The Importance of Intentionality

Intentionality can be framed in a way that links the cognitive interpretation of the environment with the connection to the engines, if you will, that can modify the environment. Mike Levin: If we don't have a good account of morphogenetic agency and competency, then we're talking about micromanaging at the molecular level. We think it's important to point out the practical reasons for understanding agency.

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