Aethelgard is a self-sustaining biosphere colony that has been governed by a central leadership board known as 'The Syndicate', led by Director Vance, for the past 20 years. Under their governance, all residents are required to wear standardized bio-monitoring wristbands, log their daily caloric intake onto a central network, and perform 15 minutes of silent meditation before starting work. These directives are broadcast hourly via holographic projectors in every communal sector and sent directly to personal wristband screens. Residents who do not comply are assigned to lower-tier maintenance shifts, have their dining room privileges revoked, and have their names highlighted in red on sector status displays.
Evaluate how useful agency theory would be in explaining the behaviour of the residents of Aethelgard. You must make reference to the context in your answer.
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