The early years: some comments on the origins and concepts of cybernetics
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to examine the role and importance of the ideas of Norbert Wiener, the father of cybernetics in the context of the information revolution. Design/methodology/approach - Analyzes criticisms and objections in some detail and draws conclusions. Findings - Shows how Wiener saw the need for an interdisciplinary science. Originality/value - This review paper, originally written in 1994, sketches ideas underlying the origins of cybernetics and outlines the aims of this interdisciplinary science.
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