Posted by jon zingale on Oct 20, 2020; 4:23pm URL: http://friam.383.s1.nabble.com/Dennett-on-agency-tp7599199.html
... and why tornados fail to have it. A key feature appears to be that agents
have a history that makes a difference, can exploit information the way a
thermostat can. Electrons or motor proteins, for instance, don't pick up
scratches or scars. Sean Carroll adds that agents participate in the arrow
of time.