Information Overload

Sometimes a domain presents more information than an agent can learn, or even observe. It is important that the data not swamp the agent and thus cause a degradation in its reactivity. However, it must respond to relevant information; otherwise, it may behave irrationally. A possible solution is to be selectively attentive, in such a way to avoid such behavior.


The following architectures make design considerations for information overload:
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