systemsthermostat
systemsthermostat is a metaphorical concept used in systems thinking to describe a mechanism within a system that regulates its overall state or behavior. It's analogous to a physical thermostat that controls the temperature of a room by sensing deviations from a setpoint and activating or deactivating heating or cooling systems. In a system, the thermostat isn't a physical device but rather a set of feedback loops and control processes. These mechanisms work to maintain the system within a desired operational range, preventing it from drifting into undesirable states or collapsing.
The core function of a system thermostat is to detect deviations from a target equilibrium or performance
Examples of system thermostats can be found in various domains. In biology, homeostatic mechanisms in living