The Theory of Chaos

Principle 1: The Butterfly Effect

A small change in the initial conditions can lead to drastically different outcomes. Like when you spill coffee on your shirt and suddenly your day is ruined.

Learn more about the Butterfly Effect

Principle 2: The Chaos Hypothesis

Chaos is a natural state of the universe, and it's not going to be fixed by your mom's cooking.

Understand why chaos is not something to be feared

Principle 3: The Law of Unpredictability

Even with the most advanced math models, you can't predict when your cat will wake you up at 4 AM demanding food.

Learn to live with the unpredictability

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