The Feedback Loop (concept)

A feedback loop is a process where the output of a system influences its future operations. Think of it like a thermostat: when the temperature rises, the thermostat turns on the air conditioning; when it drops, it turns the heater off. In broader terms, feedback loops help systems self-regulate or adapt by using their own results to make adjustments. They can be positive, amplifying change, or negative, stabilizing the system. This concept is common in biological, technological, and social systems, enabling them to maintain balance, improve, or evolve based on their ongoing performance and responses.