Introduction to Cybernetics
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Introduction to Cybernetics
W. Ross Ashby
3 people recommended it in 3 threads, 2016–2018.
What people on Hacker News said
For that, try "Introduction to Cybernetics" by W. Ross Ashby [3].
It's an excellent book for folks who haven't been exposed to this stuff [1] before, but it could be called "Cybernetics for Dummies" (I don't mean that in a bad way!)
Where it comes up
- The Best Textbooks on Every Subject 2018 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: 2018 Summer Reading List? 2018 · 1 recommendation
- Alan Kay's reading list 2016 · 1 recommendation