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 # ideal
-An ideal algorithm for control in the manner of Cybernetics. Translation: This is the kind of program that can run a machine that is subject to constantly-changing parameters.
 
-## This branch
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-This branch contains the "main" or "foundational module" of the reinforcement-like behaviour illustrated by the algorithm.
+This branch contains the "main" or "foundational module" of the reinforcement-like behaviour illustrated by the algorithm. But it is not _exactly_ like RL.
 
 ## Instructive Wiki