Cybernetics is the interdisciplinary study of systems, control, and communication in animals and machines. It focuses on how information is processed and used to regulate behavior, emphasizing feedback loops that help systems adapt and learn. This field combines elements from engineering, biology, computer science, and social sciences. The term was first coined by Norbert Wiener in the 1940s, highlighting the similarities between living organisms and machines in terms of information processing. Cybernetics has applications in various areas, including robotics, artificial intelligence, and even organizational management, where understanding system dynamics can lead to improved decision-making and efficiency.