👉 Autonomousness is a concept in philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience that refers to the ability of an organism or system to operate without external intervention. It involves the state of being capable of functioning independently, without any external influences such as external stimuli or environmental conditions. In terms of AI (Artificial Intelligence), autonomous systems are those that can perform tasks with a degree of self-awareness and decision-making capability. They typically have the ability to learn from experiences and adapt to new situations, which allows them