A model of absolute autonomy and power: Toward group effects

A model of absolute autonomy and power: Toward group effects

A model of absolute autonomy and power in agent systems is presented. This absolute sense of autonomy captures the agent's liberty over an agent's preferences. The model characterizes an affinity between autonomy and power. It is argued that agents with similar individual autonomy and powe...

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Veröffentlicht in:Connection science 2002-12, Vol.14 (4), p.323-333
1. Verfasser: HEXMOOR, HENRY
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Autonomy
Group dynamics
Groups
Power
Sovereignty
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Zusammenfassung:A model of absolute autonomy and power in agent systems is presented. This absolute sense of autonomy captures the agent's liberty over an agent's preferences. The model characterizes an affinity between autonomy and power. It is argued that agents with similar individual autonomy and power experience an adjusted level of autonomy and power due to being in a group of like agents. The model is then illustrated on the problem of task allocation.
ISSN:0954-0091
1360-0494
DOI:10.1080/0954009021000068727