Feedback and Control Examples
Feedback and control models focus on how reinforcing and balancing loops shape system performance. They demonstrate the push and pull between growth processes and stabilizing forces that aim to keep things on track.
By tweaking parameters you can see how the same structure can lead to runaway escalation or steady regulation. These examples are foundations for understanding thermostats, project management, and many biological processes.
Select an example to explore it in the playground.
Beginner - Introductory Models
Fishery Simulation
A fishery simulation of stocks, flows, and feedback loops managing fish populations.
Level:Beginner
Goal-Seeking Decay
A goal-seeking decay simulation modeling exponential approach toward a target.
Level:Beginner
Savings vs Credit-Card Debt
A savings vs debt simulation comparing compounding interest effects.
Level:Beginner
Thermostat Simulation
A thermostat simulation showing balancing feedback and time delays.
Level:Beginner
Intermediate - Classic Dynamics
Antifragile System
A simple antifragile system simulation where each failure reduces the probability of future failures.
Level:Intermediate
Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment
Adaptive encounters that track win rate to keep players challenged.
Level:Intermediate
SIR Model with Vaccination
An SIR vaccination simulation modeling epidemics with optional vaccination.
Level:Intermediate
Sleep Debt Simulation
A sleep debt simulation tracking caffeine, sleep patterns, and debt buildup.
Level:Intermediate