Apply self-regulation & accept feedback
The icon of the whole earth is the largest scale example we have of a self regulating ‘organism’ which is subject to feedback controls, like global warming. The proverb “the sins of the fathers are visited unto the children of the seventh generation” reminds us that negative feedback is often slow to emerge.
Examples—Apply self-regulation & accept feedback
Built—Gravel roads feedback wash away if drains not right - where and how your drive
Biological—Animals - population feedback
Behavioural—Interacting with people - Learning and growth through practical tasks - Adapting to circumstances
Reference: Holmgren, D. Permaculture Principles & Pathways beyond Sustainability