Chaos Theory - A Primer

Chapter 8: The Butterfly Effect

Chaos Theory is a fancy way of saying "stuff happens randomly." But don't let that fool you - it's actually quite deep.

F = -α * d^2 / (Δt^2) * ln(x) + β * d / (Δt) * ln(y)

Equation for the Butterfly Effect. Don't ask what any of it means.

Read the next chapter: The Uncertainty Principle

Or, if you're feeling adventurous, try: The Chaos Theory Cookbook: Recipes for Randomness

Exercises

1. Predict the winner of a coin toss with 100% certainty.

2. Explain the concept of Maya to a non-believer.

3. Build a Chaos Generator and watch it blow up in your face.