If you want some context on the significance and influence of his work modeling systems through the concept of feedback loops, I recommend the second part of Ad

If you want some context on the significance and influence of his work modeling systems through the concept of feedback loops, I recommend the second part of Adam Curtis' "All watched over by machines of loving grace": "The use and abuse of vegetational concepts" https://vimeo.com/groups/96331/videos/80799352 https://vimeo.com/groups/96331/videos/80799352 Jump to minute 6:00 to watch the part about Jay Forrester, including an interview with him.