Systems and Delays

4 comments

• dognotdog 48 minutes ago
  In terms of control theory, the order "delay" is actually a simple filter. What leads to bad outcomes is exactly the described scenario, when the control response too fast for the system, overcorrecting and oscillating. Increasing the order filtering dampens the control response.
• mwcremer 51 minutes ago
  Reminds me of The Beer Game https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer_distribution_game
• milanhbs 46 minutes ago
  For people interested in the related math, "Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos" by Steven Strogatz is a great book! Pdfs abound online.
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  • Avicebron 21 minutes ago
    Or if you want something lighter but still fascinating "Sync" by Steven Strogatz is also good :)
• inferhaven 1 hour ago
  very interesting read, key takeaway, delays are not always bad! Definitely something to think about in 2026