> They don't have free will, and I don't mean in any especially philosophical / theological sense Then you should not use that term. "Agency" or "intentionalit

> They don't have free will, and I don't mean in any especially philosophical / theological sense Then you should not use that term. "Agency" or "intentionality" are much clearer alternatives that aren't wrapped up in centuries of debate that's irrelevant to what you're trying to communicate.