> you are unaware of the meaning of the word "agent". Imagine that! Could it be possible that as a native English speaker, I am entirely unaware that "agent"

> you are unaware of the meaning of the word "agent". Imagine that! Could it be possible that as a native English speaker, I am entirely unaware that "agent" means something different in general English usage? :-) Look, AI has a specific coined usage of the term. The outer computer science mis-usage is not derived from the traditional English meanings of agent at all, but rather is very intentionally derived from the AI usage to take advantage of its buzz. I'm sure you can appreciate the difference between coinage and intentional misappropriation.