Comment on The Feedback FallacyComments−stephc_int136yFeedback is dangerous for many reasons, but mostly because the signal/noise ratio is mediocre.The problem with noisy feedback is the instability of the closed-loop system, and it can quickly become erratic and ultimately counter-productive.Thus, we should only use feedback when the signal is clear and loud, mostly at the extremes, when performance is outstanding or catastrophic.
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Feedback is dangerous for many reasons, but mostly because the signal/noise ratio is mediocre.
The problem with noisy feedback is the instability of the closed-loop system, and it can quickly become erratic and ultimately counter-productive.
Thus, we should only use feedback when the signal is clear and loud, mostly at the extremes, when performance is outstanding or catastrophic.