Rational Agency

Rational agency refers to the idea that individuals make decisions and take actions based on logical reasoning, goals, and available information. It assumes that people weigh options, consider consequences, and choose responses that best serve their interests or objectives. In essence, a rational agent acts in a way that is consistent with their preferences, aiming to maximize positive outcomes or minimize negatives, given the circumstances. This concept is used in philosophy, economics, and artificial intelligence to analyze and predict decision-making processes in humans and machines alike.