SYSTEM (Ideal-seeking)
Charles François (2004). SYSTEM (Ideal-seeking), International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(2): 3369.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(2) |
| ID | ◀ 3369 ▶ |
| Object type | Human sciences |
- “… a purposeful system which, on attainment of any of its goals or objectives, then seeks another goal and objective, which more closely approximates its ideal” (R.L. ACKOFF, 1972).
According to ACKOFF: “An ideal-seeking system is thus one which has a concept of 'perfection' or the 'ultimate desirable' and pursues it systematically; that is in interrelated steps” (Ibid).
Some question marks remain:
1. what is “perfection” or the “ultimate desirable”?
2. and, if it can be defined, in which way can the system construct it?