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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."
  
 
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Revision as of 09:44, 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 kybernetes "steersman" (metaphorically "guide, governor"), from kybernan "to steer or pilot a ship, direct as a pilot," figuratively "to guide, govern."

References