agency
2 statements across 2 episodes · 0 bullish · 0 bearish · 2 people on the record · first statement Jun 19, 2025 by Brendan McCord · across every show →
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Jun 19, 2025
McCord: Agency Selects Means While Autonomy Deliberates on Ends
“The philosophical definition I would say is like means ends effectiveness. What I mean by that is for a given set for a given end. So for a given goal and means goal, right? Can you select the means to achieve that goal?... So it's like a narrow instrumental c…”
Dec 4, 2025
Manson: Trying to force people to like you backfires by violating their agency
“When they try to control your reaction to them, it is like inherently off-putting. I think we generally respect people who are, we generally respect people who respect our agency, right? So if I come in here and I just start saying all the things you want to h…”