Cybernetically

/ˌsaɪ.bər.ˈnɛt.ɪ.kə.li/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to cybernetics; using feedback systems and self-regulation to maintain control and achieve goals.

Etymology

From cybernetics + -ally (in the manner of). Cybernetics comes from Greek kybernan (to steer/govern), named by Norbert Wiener in 1948.

Kelly Says

The word cybernetics was born from thinking about how ships steer and how brains control bodies—Wiener realized both use feedback loops to correct course, launching a whole new science.

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