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But this kind of interdependence reinforces normal behaviour. When “non-autonomous” events interact with each the interactions are also random, and  tend to cancel each other out.
But this kind of interdependence reinforces normal behaviour. When “non-autonomous” events interact with each the interactions are also random, and  tend to cancel each other out.


''Inter''dependent events — at least those propelled by ''autonomous'' actors ''don’t'' always cancel each other out. Autonomous agents can anticipate and avoid collisions (what this happening at King’s cross Station at rush hour). They can turn and run in the same direction as oncoming traffic. Tea molecules can’t jump out of the tea-cup at the same time. Participants in a securities market can and, from time to time, do.
''Inter''dependent events — at least those propelled by ''autonomous'' actors ''don’t'' always cancel each other out. Autonomous agents can anticipate and avoid collisions (what this happening at King’s Cross Station at rush hour). They can turn and run in the same direction as oncoming traffic. Tea molecules can’t jump out of the tea-cup at the same time. Participants in a securities market can and, from time to time, do.


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