First-order Feedback Systems

by Carl edit Master Click to Jamilkowski subtitle style

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System 1

Determine mental state from social media posts Multi-factor determination

Known algorithms for determining tone of text Frequency of posts for sociability

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Mood Tracker
Determine user mood
(Goal)

Mood algorithm
(Sensor)

Dictionary analysis/AI
(Comparator) -Positive/negative words -Frequency of updates

Mental health system update

(Actuator) -Notify friends/family/psychiatrist -Record in electronic health records -App updates/notifications

Social Media Tracker

(System)

Mental state
(Environment)

Mood triggers
(Disturbances) -Traumatic/trigger events -Medication imbalance -Depressive: less frequent, dark -Manic: frequent, cheerful, new interactions

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System 2

Traffic light for intersection Multi-functional

Sense waiting traffic Detect red light runners

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Traffic Light
Control traffic and enforce law
(Goal)

Pressure sensor Motion sensor

(Sensor)

Detect traffic/red light runners/AI

(Comparator) -Pressure in pavement of stopped lane -Motion directly after red light turns

Control traffic
(Actuator) -Change light for waiting cars -Photo of red light runners

Traffic Management
(System)

Traffic in Intersection
(Environment)

Road changes
(Disturbances) -Cars stopped on sensor(s) -Police chase -Winter weather (cold changes pressure sensors)

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