individs

Individs is a term used in some theoretical and technical writings to refer to discrete agents or units within a system, emphasizing autonomy and a distinct identity. It is derived from "individual" but is used to highlight agency, decision-making, and properties that resist reduction to aggregate statistics.

In philosophy and cognitive science, individs are discussed in debates about subjectivity, moral considerability, and personal identity. In multi-agent systems and AI, individs refer to autonomous software or hardware agents capable of pursuing goals, interacting with others, and adapting to environments.

In sociology and economics, the term can appear in discussions about individual-level data or the behavior of single units in a network, focusing on how individs relate to groups, institutions, and social structures.

The term is informal and not standardized; it can create ambiguity if used without clear definition, and is often used alongside more established terms like individuals, agents, or persons.