cybernetics
/ˌsaɪbərˈnɛtɪks/
Definition
The interdisciplinary study of control, communication, and information processing systems, particularly in the context of advanced technology and artificial intelligence.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'kybernetikē', meaning 'the art of steering or governing.' It was coined in the 1940s by mathematician Norbert Wiener to describe the study of feedback and control mechanisms in both living organisms and machines.
In the news
The word appears as a category label on the website, grouping content related to artificial intelligence and data-driven systems. It frames the technological side of modern scientific research that complements the astrobiology mission.
New Deadline For NASA Astrobiology Science Conference (AbSciCon) Announcement for Partnership Proposals (AFPP)
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