säädeltysäätely

Säädeltysäätely is a theoretical concept in some Finnish philosophical discussions, often referring to a recursive or self-referential process of regulation or control. The term itself is a compound word, with "säädelty" meaning regulated or controlled, and "säätely" meaning regulation or control. Thus, "säädeltysäätely" can be understood as the regulation of something that is already being regulated, or a system that controls its own control mechanisms.

This concept is not a widely established scientific or technical term but rather appears in contexts exploring complex systems, cybernetics, or philosophical ideas about autonomy and emergent properties. It suggests a layered or hierarchical structure where a higher level of control influences or modifies a lower level of control. For instance, in a biological system, it might describe how the body's overall physiological state (the higher level of regulation) can influence the specific hormonal feedback loops (the lower level of regulation) that maintain homeostasis.

In discussions of artificial intelligence or complex software systems, säädeltysäätely could refer to a system that monitors and adjusts its own performance parameters or learning algorithms. It implies a capacity for introspection and adaptation within the system's own control architecture. The practical implications or existence of true säädeltysäätely in concrete systems are often debated, with some viewing it as a necessary component of advanced intelligence and others as a potentially unstable or computationally intractable phenomenon.