Autonomy
noun
The right or condition of self-government.
The country demanded immediate autonomy.
Often appears as...
- demanded autonomy
- maintain autonomy
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Political
noun
Independence or freedom as of the will or one's actions.
The autonomy in children's learning processes is crucial.
Often appears as...
- crucial autonomy
- need autonomy
noun
A self-governing region.
Hong Kong is a special administrative region with a high degree of autonomy.
Often appears as...
- high degree of autonomy
- limited autonomy
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Geo-political
noun
The capacity of a system to make decisions without external inputs.
The new robot has a high level of autonomy, and can navigate through complex terrains independently.
Often appears as...
- high level of autonomy
- increased autonomy
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Formal
noun
The right or condition of self-government.
The country demanded immediate autonomy.
Often appears as...
- demanded autonomy
- maintain autonomy
Usage tips
Formal
Political
noun
Independence or freedom as of the will or one's actions.
The autonomy in children's learning processes is crucial.
Often appears as...
- crucial autonomy
- need autonomy
noun
A self-governing region.
Hong Kong is a special administrative region with a high degree of autonomy.
Often appears as...
- high degree of autonomy
- limited autonomy
Usage tips
Formal
Geo-political
noun
The capacity of a system to make decisions without external inputs.
The new robot has a high level of autonomy, and can navigate through complex terrains independently.
Often appears as...
- high level of autonomy
- increased autonomy
Usage tips
Formal
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Pro Tip 1/2Self-Governing Entities
Used when a group or region has the power to make its own decisions independently from external authority.
After the revolution, the region fought for its autonomy from the central government.
Pro Tip 2/2Political Emphasis
Highlights a political movement where groups seek to govern themselves without outside interference.
The autonomous community passed laws that reflected their cultural values.
Pro Tip 1/2Self-Governing Entities
Used when a group or region has the power to make its own decisions independently from external authority.
After the revolution, the region fought for its autonomy from the central government.
Pro Tip 2/2Political Emphasis
Highlights a political movement where groups seek to govern themselves without outside interference.
The autonomous community passed laws that reflected their cultural values.
Pro Tip 1/2Self-Governing Entities
Used when a group or region has the power to make its own decisions independently from external authority.
After the revolution, the region fought for its autonomy from the central government.
Pro Tip 2/2Political Emphasis
Highlights a political movement where groups seek to govern themselves without outside interference.
The autonomous community passed laws that reflected their cultural values.
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Ethical dilemma: Would...
This might be fine if that person is a literal child. But it seems disrespectful to treat a peer paternalistically. Lying to Carey would mean taking away their opportunity to handle the situation as they see fit, based on their own beliefs and values. Trying to protect Carey from what you consider to be a bad choice would show a lack of respect for their autonomy.
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The power of introverts...
That is great. It's great for introverts and it's great for extroverts. But we need much more privacy and much more freedom and much more autonomy at work. School, same thing. We need to be teaching kids to work together, for sure, but we also need to be teaching them how to work on their own. This is especially important for extroverted children too.
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The secret to desire in...
or our need for security and adventure, or our need for togetherness and for autonomy, and if you think about the little kid who sits on your lap and who is cozily nested here and very secure and comfortable, and at some point all of us need to go out into the world to discover and to explore.
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Solar System Exploration:...
important one specific example I went to grad school at Stanford a few years before me there was this guy who was on he was funded through a NASA fellowship doing something with computer knowledge etc and and autonomy and whatever and he then dropped out of grad school to start
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What is a gig economy?
Ask how much do you value flexibility or autonomy? Do you prefer to work within an established structure, or to make your own? Are you willing to network to find new clients? Are you organized and self-directed? And perhaps most importantly,
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The incredible...
And we'll move away from extraction to embrace aggregation. I also think we'll shift from craving obedience from our things to valuing autonomy. Thanks to our augmented capabilities, our world is going to change dramatically.
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Daydreaming: The bridge...
different than night dreaming in that you're claiming autonomy over what you can envision when we're kids have the only place we have autonomy is in our own minds we need to nurture a guilt-free environment where our
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Chimps have feelings and...
and a fundamental liberty right protects a fundamental interest. And the supreme interest in the common law are the rights to autonomy and self-determination. So they are so powerful that in a common law country,
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Why is it so hard to...
solving the welfare trap requires respecting people’s agency and autonomy. Only by empowering individuals to create long-term change in their lives and communities can we begin to break the cycle of poverty.
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Elon Musk: The future...
Well, I think that the autonomy system is likely to at least mitigate the crash, except in rare circumstances. The thing to appreciate about vehicle safety
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Ethical dilemma: Would...
This might be fine if that person is a literal child. But it seems disrespectful to treat a peer paternalistically. Lying to Carey would mean taking away their opportunity to handle the situation as they see fit, based on their own beliefs and values. Trying to protect Carey from what you consider to be a bad choice would show a lack of respect for their autonomy.
Video examples
The power of introverts...
That is great. It's great for introverts and it's great for extroverts. But we need much more privacy and much more freedom and much more autonomy at work. School, same thing. We need to be teaching kids to work together, for sure, but we also need to be teaching them how to work on their own. This is especially important for extroverted children too.
Video examples
The secret to desire in...
or our need for security and adventure, or our need for togetherness and for autonomy, and if you think about the little kid who sits on your lap and who is cozily nested here and very secure and comfortable, and at some point all of us need to go out into the world to discover and to explore.
Video examples
Solar System Exploration:...
important one specific example I went to grad school at Stanford a few years before me there was this guy who was on he was funded through a NASA fellowship doing something with computer knowledge etc and and autonomy and whatever and he then dropped out of grad school to start
Video examples
What is a gig economy?
Ask how much do you value flexibility or autonomy? Do you prefer to work within an established structure, or to make your own? Are you willing to network to find new clients? Are you organized and self-directed? And perhaps most importantly,
Video examples
The incredible...
And we'll move away from extraction to embrace aggregation. I also think we'll shift from craving obedience from our things to valuing autonomy. Thanks to our augmented capabilities, our world is going to change dramatically.
Video examples
Daydreaming: The bridge...
different than night dreaming in that you're claiming autonomy over what you can envision when we're kids have the only place we have autonomy is in our own minds we need to nurture a guilt-free environment where our
Video examples
Chimps have feelings and...
and a fundamental liberty right protects a fundamental interest. And the supreme interest in the common law are the rights to autonomy and self-determination. So they are so powerful that in a common law country,
Video examples
Why is it so hard to...
solving the welfare trap requires respecting people’s agency and autonomy. Only by empowering individuals to create long-term change in their lives and communities can we begin to break the cycle of poverty.
Video examples
Elon Musk: The future...
Well, I think that the autonomy system is likely to at least mitigate the crash, except in rare circumstances. The thing to appreciate about vehicle safety
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Jenny Han
South Korean Author
I think you are going through so many 'firsts' as a teenager, and it's a charged time because of that. You don't have much autonomy in life. Everything is just kind of crazy, and there are so many huge decisions to be made, like where are you going to college or who you date. These things can really affect your whole life.
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Alexander De Croo
Belgian Politician
Companies can't offer every employee a vertical rise through the ranks, and some employees' careers will level off. Without the prospects of further advancement, how do you keep these people satisfied throughout what might now be a longer working life? By providing them with an increased level of autonomy.
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Thom Mayne
American Architect
So I am totally aware that when I defend the autonomy of art I'm going counter to my own development. It's more an instinctive reaction, meant to protect the private aspect of the work, the part I am most interested in and which nowadays is at risk in our culture.
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Marion Marechal-Le Pen
French Politician
People have said I'm a puppet, an instrument of my grandfather, but I think they quickly realised that I'm my own person, that I have autonomy in my actions. I think they rapidly realised I could look after myself.
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Tsai Ing-wen
Taiwanese Politician
We attach great importance to the peaceful development of cross-strait relations. But if our diplomatic relations is subject to China's goodwill, we will lose the autonomy of our diplomacy.
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Jack Kevorkian
American Activist
The patient's autonomy always, always should be respected, even if it is absolutely contrary - the decision is contrary to best medical advice and what the physician wants.
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Thomas Frank
American Author
I think there's great potential for autonomy, but we have to remember that we live in a world where people may have free will but have not invented their circumstances.
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Sarah Gadon
Canadian Actress
I really like directors who give you a certain amount of autonomy because I think a lot about my characters and I think a lot about scenes and choices.
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Mia Maestro
Argentinian Actress
Being a new character is like going to a new school. You have to try to maintain your own autonomy and your own personality.
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Kerry Bishe
New Zealander Actress
I'm obviously interested in playing characters who have autonomy, who drive the story.
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Jenny Han
South Korean Author
I think you are going through so many 'firsts' as a teenager, and it's a charged time because of that. You don't have much autonomy in life. Everything is just kind of crazy, and there are so many huge decisions to be made, like where are you going to college or who you date. These things can really affect your whole life.
Quote examples
Alexander De Croo
Belgian Politician
Companies can't offer every employee a vertical rise through the ranks, and some employees' careers will level off. Without the prospects of further advancement, how do you keep these people satisfied throughout what might now be a longer working life? By providing them with an increased level of autonomy.
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Thom Mayne
American Architect
So I am totally aware that when I defend the autonomy of art I'm going counter to my own development. It's more an instinctive reaction, meant to protect the private aspect of the work, the part I am most interested in and which nowadays is at risk in our culture.
Quote examples
Marion Marechal-Le Pen
French Politician
People have said I'm a puppet, an instrument of my grandfather, but I think they quickly realised that I'm my own person, that I have autonomy in my actions. I think they rapidly realised I could look after myself.
Quote examples
Tsai Ing-wen
Taiwanese Politician
We attach great importance to the peaceful development of cross-strait relations. But if our diplomatic relations is subject to China's goodwill, we will lose the autonomy of our diplomacy.
Quote examples
Jack Kevorkian
American Activist
The patient's autonomy always, always should be respected, even if it is absolutely contrary - the decision is contrary to best medical advice and what the physician wants.
Quote examples
Thomas Frank
American Author
I think there's great potential for autonomy, but we have to remember that we live in a world where people may have free will but have not invented their circumstances.
Quote examples
Sarah Gadon
Canadian Actress
I really like directors who give you a certain amount of autonomy because I think a lot about my characters and I think a lot about scenes and choices.
Quote examples
Mia Maestro
Argentinian Actress
Being a new character is like going to a new school. You have to try to maintain your own autonomy and your own personality.
Quote examples
Kerry Bishe
New Zealander Actress
I'm obviously interested in playing characters who have autonomy, who drive the story.
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