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FZJ-2025-05160

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Heinrichs, B. (Corresponding author)FZJ*

2025
Springer Nature Switzerland Cham
ISBN: 978-3-032-00879-4 (print), 978-3-032-00880-0 (electronic)

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Abstract: Starting with a broad use of the term, this chapter examines different types of decision-making and agents. A typology is proposed that can help to avoid confusion and promote understanding, especially in discussions between different scientific disciplines. The typology includes reporting/non-reporting agents, fully/partially transparent agents, and observer-/self-transparent agents. However, the most profound distinction turns out to be between non-discursive and discursive agents. This is mainly because discursivity and responsibility are closely linked. Discursive agents therefore have a special position: they must decide how they deal with other types of agents and what they use them for and how they use them in their own decision-making. So far, only humans can be considered as discursive agents.

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Gehirn & Verhalten (INM-7)

Research Program(s):

1. 5255 - Neuroethics and Ethics of Information (POF4-525) (POF4-525)

Appears in the scientific report 2025

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