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| − | Coined by Norbert Weiner in his book [[Cybernetics]] from Greek kybernetes "steersman" (metaphorically "guide, governor"), from kybernan "to steer or pilot a ship, direct as a pilot," figuratively "to guide, govern." | + | Coined by Norbert Weiner in his book [[Cybernetics]] from Greek the kybernetes "steersman" (metaphorically "guide, governor"), from kybernan "to steer or pilot a ship, direct as a pilot," figuratively "to guide, govern." |
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| + | * Most often seen to today in the shortened prefix [[Cyber]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:52, 25 April 2021
Full Title or Meme
The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.
Context
Coined by Norbert Weiner in his book Cybernetics from Greek the kybernetes "steersman" (metaphorically "guide, governor"), from kybernan "to steer or pilot a ship, direct as a pilot," figuratively "to guide, govern."
References
- Most often seen to today in the shortened prefix Cyber.
