Learning PCT

Engineering Control Theory This category is about differences between PCT and Engineering control theory, or ‘modern control theory’. This may implicate some ideas promoted under the umbrella of Cybernetics. Inviting Researchers This category is for discussion of how we engage with researchers and practitioners and invite them to perceive the relevance of PCT to their work, and for a record of our experiences and learning how we may more effectively influence them to learn and apply PCT. Wikipedia There are several PCT-relevant articles in Wikipedia, including Games This category is for discussion of games that teach PCT by participatory demonstration. Opportunities include computer games and games involving people in person in the same environment (actual, virtual, or hybrid). Everyday experience This category is for free-form discussion of everyday experience in PCT terms. It is invitational to beginners and experts alike. It is a recommended path for learning PCT and understanding how the theoretical model explains experience. Publications This category is for discussion of PCT publications. It includes topics about articles (including unpublished papers and presentations), books, and videos. Unfortunately, a subcategory such as this cannot group these in sub-sub-categories. Interdisciplinary Opportunities This subcategory is for announcements and descriptions of interdisciplinary events or publications where a PCT presentation or commentary on other presentations could be useful. Courses Please use this category for any courses in PCT or PCT-related topics. You should be able to find materials and discussions regarding specific courses here. Reviews This category is for reviews of PCT publications or of PCT. Public Relations Ask Me Anything This is a place to ask your questions about PCT when you don’t know where your question belongs under the various Discourse categories and subcategories. Communicating PCT Curricula Public presentations This subcategory is for announcements and discussion of public presentations such as lectures, seminars, and debates. Popular Science Phenomena This subcategory is for us to discuss control phenomena identified by people who are unaware of PCT. Discussion of non-PCT literature here will disclose control phenomena for for more focused PCT investigation in the Research/Phenomena subcategory.