Publisher's Synopsis
Cybernetics: Circular Causal, and Feedback Mechanisms in Biological and Social Systems is a seminal work by Heinz Von Foerster that explores the principles of cybernetics and their application in biological and social systems. The book delves into the concept of circular causality, which asserts that events and actions are interconnected and interdependent, and feedback mechanisms, which allow systems to self-regulate and adapt to changing environments. The author examines how these principles apply to a wide range of systems, including living organisms, ecosystems, social organizations, and even machines. He explores the ways in which feedback loops can lead to stability or instability, and how they can be manipulated to achieve desired outcomes. He also discusses the ethical implications of cybernetics, particularly in the context of artificial intelligence and the potential for machines to become self-aware.Overall, Cybernetics is a groundbreaking work that has had a profound impact on fields as diverse as biology, psychology, engineering, and philosophy. It offers a unique perspective on the nature of complex systems and the ways in which they can be understood and controlled.Transactions Of The Sixth Conference, March 24-25, 1949. Contributing Authors Include John Stroud, Lawrence S. Kubie, Heinz Von Foerster And Norbert Wiener.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
