On being cybernetic
Abstract
Purpose
To provide personal memories of the work of Heinz von Foerster.
Design/methodology/approach
The approach is one of personal reflection.
Findings
How the philosophy and science of cybernetic and cybernetics of cybernetics Heinz von Forester helped create was visible in his behavior with others is described. The relationship between von Forester and research associates of the Mental Research Institute is outlined.
Originality/value
Provides an insight to the importance of the work of von Foerster.
Keywords
Citation
Ray, W.A. (2005), "On being cybernetic", Kybernetes, Vol. 34 No. 3/4, pp. 360-364. https://doi.org/10.1108/03684920510581530
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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