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agency [3] subject [4] social system [5] system [6] complex adaptive system [7]

Definition

In systems science an agent is something that has the ability to interact with its environment. The environment can include other agents. An agent is purposeful in and of itself. Social systems are made up of agents. Agents can be people, families, project teams, organizations, agencies, governments, etc.

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