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General Info | Wikipedia Articles on PCT | Computers, Cybernetics, Robotics | Training/Certification/Professionals | Applied to People | Publishers

General Information about PCT

• William T. Powers
  William Powers is the originator of PCT. His site has papers about PCT and introductory computer demos of PCT (demos are for PC only).
• Mind Readings.com
  This site by Rick Marken features books, articles, demos, and research on PCT.
• Martin Taylor's site
  An overview of Perceptual Control Theory from an applied perspective.

Editable Wikipedia Articles on PCT

• Perceptual Control Theory
  A wiki site dedicated to development of a clear statement of the basic principles, findings and predictions of Perceptual Control Theory.
• Control Systems Group
  More information about CSG and its activities.
• Method of Levels
  A wiki site dedicated to development of MOL, which is the basic counseling method based on PCT.

PCT Applied to Computers, Cybernetics, Robotics

• Richard Kennaway
  His research interests include virtual reality, control theory, and robotics. His site has papers and simulations, including a simulation of a six-legged walking robot based on PCT principles.
• Bruce Abbott's PCT Site
  PCT synopsis and other notes on control theory from a psychology Ph.D. involved in cybernetics and robotics.
• Marcos Rodrigues' Intelligent Systems
  AI and pattern recognition with a PCT twist.
• Principia Cybernetica
  Cybernetics with some references to PCT.

PCT Applied to People

• Gary Cziko's Home Page
  Includes links to his two books that introduce and apply PCT, Without Miracles and The Things We Do, which have to do with psychology and evolution. The full text of both books is available online for free.
• PCTMan
  Dick Robertson's site which includes his PCT based explorations of the crises facing Western civilization in his book Perception of Reality and the Fate of a Civilization.
• David Goldstein's Home Page
  Psychological & Neurofeedback/Biofeedback Services based on PCT.
• Trainingsraum
  Stefan Balke's school program based on PCT (in German).
• The Distance Consulting Company
  PCT for managers, executives and consultants.
• Jeff Vancouver's Home Page
  Applications of PCT to goal setting and management.
• Back Pain Solutions
  Physical therapist Bruce Kodish uses PCT as the basis for some interesting approaches to self-care for back pain.
• Affect Control Theory
  An empirical database and mathematical model adapted from PCT for simulating social interaction.

PCT-Specific Publishers

• New View Publications
  Many books on personal growth, education, and counseling, applying the ideas of perceptual control theory.
• Living Control Systems Publishing
  Books published by Dag Forssell, long-time member of CSG.

Training / Certification / Professional Directories

• International Association of Applied Control Theory
  Group dedicated to using PCT in the helping professions, through training and a certification program. The site includes a newsletter and a directory of IAACT faculty. Members have access to a directory of members.