# Changing the states of many agents grossly alters behavior, while changing only a few just… by Marvin Minsky > "Changing the states of many agents grossly alters behavior, while changing only a few just perturbs the overall disposition a little." > **— Marvin Minsky**, *K-Lines: A Theory of Memory (1980)* Verification Status: Unverified — exact wording/source has not yet been independently confirmed against a primary source; source clue: K-Lines: A Theory of Memory (1980).