The concept of free will is often used to explain human decision-making but lacks a clear mechanistic explanation. Instead, volition can be understood as a complex process of gathering information to determine and execute the best action. This process is self-referential, allowing individuals to modify their own decision-making functions based on outcomes, leading to a sense of ownership over their choices. AI
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IMPACT Offers a mechanistic perspective on choice-making that could inform future AI agent design.
RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing the philosophical concept of volition and free will.
