cybernetics
/ˌsaɪ.bə(ɹ)ˈnɛ.tɪks/ noun C2- The theory/science of communication and control in living organisms or machines. · Near-synonym: control theory (not consistently differentiated)
- The art/study of governing, controlling automatic processes and communication.
- Technology that is part of and controlled by a living organism (e.g. a cyborg); cybernetic or bionic technology such as prostheses.
- Technology related to computers and the Internet.
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