Glossary

Cybernetics

Cybernetics is a field of study that explores the systems of control and communication in living beings and machines. It focuses on how systems self-regulate through feedback loops and how they can be controlled or made more efficient. Originating in the mid-20th century, cybernetics applies across various disciplines, including biology, engineering, and computer science, to understand and enhance the functioning of complex systems. It investigates the structure, constraints, and possibilities of systems that process information and respond to their environments, aiming to uncover universal principles of organization and adaptation applicable to both technological and biological systems.