Nonlinear dynamics shape behaviors in unpredictable ways from "summary" of Complexity by Mitchell M. Waldrop
The world is full of complex systems that exhibit behaviors that are difficult to predict. These systems are often described as being nonlinear, which means that small changes in one part of the system can lead to large and unpredictable changes in another part. This is because nonlinear systems are sensitive to initial conditions, meaning that tiny differences in the starting state of the system can lead to vastly different outcomes over time. Nonlinear dynamics is the branch of science that studies these complex systems, seeking to understand how and why they behave the way they do. One of the key insights of nonlinear dynamics is that seemingly random or chaotic behaviors can actually arise from simple and deterministic rules. This is k...
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