[Manifesto v0.5] Definition of neo-cybernetics

[Cyber-Dani]

Context

We are in the process of finalizing version 0.5 of the Neo-Cybernetics manifesto.

The most crucial change of such version involves the attempt of formalizing the definition of neo-cybernetics into a clear and cohesive one.

Proposed Definition

For now, the proposed definition is as follows:

Neo-cybernetics is the science of communication and governance in complex adaptive systems and networks.

For more information about this definition, please read this Medium Article.

Possible improvements

There are two possible changes to this definition that I propose discussing with the community:

• Replace Communication with Interaction, to better represent the importance of loops and exchange of resources between two or more elements within a system. Communication could be seen as a term that is limited to the world of information, while neo-cybernetics studies and theories will also involve systems from the realms of biology, sociology, economics and physics where components constantly affect one another.
• Add Graphs to Complex Systems and Networks. This is because graphs could be conceived as the visual representation of systems intended as mathematical constructs. Graphs could be the 'front end' of complex systems and networks.

Closure

Feel free to discuss your points of view here and see if any amendments would help improve the proposed definition.

Cheers!

Dani

[Cyber-Dani]

On Graphs:

Having graphs and networks could be redundant, since graphs could be a visual representation of network systems.

[Cyber-Dani]

Closing for now until next version is drafted.

The definition added is as follows:

Neo-cybernetics is the science of communication, interaction and governance in networks and complex adaptive systems.