Alignment of Agency
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People don't want to make complicated decisions about their future, they just desire peace of mind that they are doing the right things and heading in the right direction.
Agency is the capacity to act with intention and effect toward meaningful goals, within a given environment.
π What Is Agency?β
- Agency is not simply autonomy β it's the power to influence outcomes through choice and learning.
- Components of agency:
- Perception β understanding your state and environment
- Values β what guides your choices
- Action capacity β the tools and freedom to intervene
- Feedback loops β the learning that shapes future actions
Core Definition
Agency = Perception Γ Intent Γ Action Γ Feedback