Like decision making, natural language generation is a complex cognitive process. VOTE demonstrates the synergies possible when these processes are combined. Specific aspects of the model include the following. Qualitative reasoning . In our model, an agent's goals are reasoned about qualitatively.
Goals can vary in importance, using ordinal values.
In the example above, VOTE reasons that Udall has goals of supporting the Constitution and freedom of speech. Interpersonal relationships . An agent is not isolated. Agents have relationships with other agents, through which goals are adopted. A decision maker incorporates the goals of others into the choice process.