The agents, they just want to talk

The article discusses the concept of 'agents' in the context of artificial intelligence, referencing the work of philosopher Hubert Dreyfus and the idea that agents are entities that act on behalf of others, like humans. It mentions the development of artificial agents that can negotiate and interact with humans, citing the example of the IBM Watson system. The article also references the work of architect and urban planner, Christopher Alexander, who developed the 'pattern language' concept, which involves humans and agents interacting to create a shared understanding of a space.