A feedback loop, as conceptualized by Vanessa Andreotti, refers to the recursive cycle through which systems—be they ecological, social, or cognitive—process information to regulate and adapt their dynamics. This loop encompasses the continuous input, assessment, and output of data that informs the system's actions and reactions. In educational and socio-cultural contexts, feedback loops enable individuals and communities to re-evaluate their assumptions, behaviors, and outcomes, fostering iterative learning and self-improvement. Such loops challenge static understandings of knowledge, emphasizing the interconnectedness and interdependence of elements within a system. Through this process, feedback loops reveal power dynamics and systemic inequities, offering pathways for transformative change and more equitable, sustainable futures.

See also: cognitive justice, global education, global change, power relation, climate justice