autonomy

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We give our brains a sense of autonomy, control, mastery and a way of regulating our emotions, all of which are fundamental to our mental health.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

But autonomy means more than the presence of a choice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“Not an unbounded and unlimited entity with high degrees of autonomy – but AI that is carefully calibrated, contextualized, within limits.”

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

She said a Year 8 reading assessment would increase pressure on pupils at a point in their education when confidence matters most, and that it would narrow the curriculum and erode teacher autonomy.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Mostly, I relish the autonomy and minute-by-minute freedom of motion.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich