Temporal agency

Temporal agency refers to the capacity of individuals or entities to influence, plan, or act within different points or periods in time. It involves making decisions that affect the past, present, or future, such as remembering events, altering future plans, or manipulating time-related processes. Essentially, it’s about how we exercise control over our actions and their temporal contexts, shaping outcomes across different moments. This concept often appears in philosophy, psychology, and theoretical discussions about free will and causality, emphasizing the role of agency in navigating and affecting the temporal dimension of experience.