Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Butterfly Effect


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The butterfly effect is a term used in Chaos Theory to describe how tiny variations can affect giant systems, and complex systems, like weather patterns.

The term butterfly effect was applied in Chaos Theory to suggest that the wing movements of a butterfly might have significant repercussions on wind strength and movements throughout the weather systems of the world, and theoretically, could cause tornadoes halfway around the world.

In human behavior, one can certainly see how small changes could render behavior, or another complex system, extremely unpredictable.

Small actions or experiences stored in the unconscious mind, could certainly affect a person’s behavior in unexpected ways.

The butterfly effect remains theory. However, it does seem a reasonable explanation for the unpredictability of events. It does suggest that even the smallest actions may have huge consequences for good or ill.


“The fluttering of a butterfly's wings can effect climate changes on the other side of the planet”


http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-butterfly-effect.htm

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