2 definitions by coopergraham

Matrix Agent

Similar to a Non-Player-Character, a Matrix Agent is a person or persons who seem or act as though 'programmed' to respond or behave in scripted ways. Unlike an NPC, the Matrix Agent connotation implies some cognizant understanding of their simulated world, while nonetheless believing in that world and following their programming within it.

All of the people in that neighborhood seem like Matrix Agents.

by coopergraham November 6, 2023

system of systems

Generally, layered AI and/or non-AI subsystems working together to accomplish some goal or some compilation of goals. May also be seen in the context of a ‘tech stack’; but moreover a ‘stack of tech stacks’.

We were driven home by an autonomous vehicle, which is a system of systems.

by coopergraham June 3, 2023