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What is Cybernetics

Cybernetics is the study of systems that use feedback to control their behavior. It is an interdisciplinary field that encompasses a wide range of subjects, including engineering, biology, psychology, and computer science. The term "cybernetics" was coined by Norbert Wiener in the 1940s to describe the science of communication and control in living organisms and machines.

There are several key concepts in cybernetics, including:

  • Feedback: A system's output is used to modify its input, allowing the system to adjust its behavior in response to changes in its environment.
  • Homeostasis: The ability of a system to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes.
  • Self-organization: The ability of a system to spontaneously form patterns or structures without external guidance.
  • Adaptive systems: Systems that can change their behavior in response to changes in their environment.

Cybernetics has had a wide-ranging impact on various fields, including robotics, artificial intelligence, biology, and psychology. It has also influenced the development of control systems in engineering and has been applied to the study of social and economic systems.




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