"The Human Use of Human Beings": Cybernetics Explained

Norbert Wiener coined the term "cybernetics" in the post-WWII era, but what did that word really mean? Re-reading his own words for a general audience is an eye-opening experience, and modern SF writers deserve to think about his still-timely insights in a new light.
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[@jamesboekbinder3967]

Thanks for this concise and very useable summary!

[@MarcMcKenzie-qb6or]

Is it wrong to say that I wish some of the techbros should have read this book? Because it seems like they either haven't or have never even heard of it!
Speaking of cybernetics...just started re-reading Caiden's CYBORG, the basis for the series THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN.

[@ToReadersItMayConcern]

Fascinating. Thank you for this!