Chaos Theory Dictionary

Welcome to the definitive guide to all things chaotic.

Butterfly Effect

When a small change in a complex system, like a butterfly flapping its wings, leads to a drastically different outcome. Often used to imply that even the smallest action can have a huge impact.

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Chaos Hypothesis

The idea that the universe is fundamentally unpredictable and random, like a mad scientist's lab experiment gone wrong.

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