Craig, Iain D. (1994) Agents that model themselves. University of Warwick. Department of Computer Science. (Department of Computer Science research report). (Unpublished)

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Abstract

In this paper, we adopt a symbolic interactionist perspective on Multi-Agent Systems. We investigate the uses and genesis of agent models, both Self and acquaintance models and argue that the symbolic interactionist view is superior to the ad hoc, static and somewhat low-level approach adopted at present. We consider agent models - both Self and acquaintance models - as devices for making predictions about and the formation of explanations of agents' actions. We then argue that Self models are prior to and instrumental in, because of perspective and because of role taking, the construction of acquaintance models. We also argue for our position that social structure is dynamic and that socially organised agents must be dynamic in their nature.

Item Type:	Report
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Electronic computers. Computer science. Computer software
Divisions:	Faculty of Science > Computer Science
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Multiagent systems
Series Name:	Department of Computer Science research report
Publisher:	University of Warwick. Department of Computer Science
Official Date:	March 1994
Dates:	Date Event March 1994 Completion
Number:	Number 266
Number of Pages:	30
DOI:	CS-RR-266
Institution:	University of Warwick
Theses Department:	Department of Computer Science
Status:	Not Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Unpublished
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