> it's obviously they're not talking Computational non-Human agents.
I don't follow your meaning?
> you should specify that specific variable, and not generalize that b/c they're somewhat rational at one thing, they will be rational at all other things.
You are being overly pedantic, although you might not realize it. The meaning in that example is the differentiation between someone with a nuanced goal who can be reasoned with versus someone who has lost all reason and only desires to lash out at others. The latter is a distinct possibility when it comes to violent acts.
I don't follow your meaning?
> you should specify that specific variable, and not generalize that b/c they're somewhat rational at one thing, they will be rational at all other things.
You are being overly pedantic, although you might not realize it. The meaning in that example is the differentiation between someone with a nuanced goal who can be reasoned with versus someone who has lost all reason and only desires to lash out at others. The latter is a distinct possibility when it comes to violent acts.