The System of Cybernetics

Cybernetics is the interdisciplinary study of systems that regulate and communicate, such as machines, organisms, or organizations. It examines how these systems process information, maintain stability, and adapt through feedback loops—where outputs influence future inputs. Think of it as understanding how a thermostat maintains room temperature: it senses changes, compares them to a set point, and adjusts heating or cooling accordingly. Cybernetics helps us design more effective technologies and understand complex systems by focusing on control, communication, and self-regulation across different domains.