Chaos theory explained from "summary" of Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
In Jurassic Park, Ian Malcolm introduces the concept of chaos theory through his character. He explains that chaos theory is a branch of mathematics that deals with complex systems that are highly sensitive to initial conditions. These systems are unpredictable and can exhibit seemingly random behavior. Malcolm uses the example of a drop of water rolling down someone's hand to illustrate this point. He describes how the path of the drop is influenced by countless factors, such as the temperature of the room, the texture of the skin, and even the gravitational pull of the Earth. Malcolm goes on to explain that even small changes in the initial conditions of a system can lead to vastly different outcomes. This is known as the butterfly effect - the idea that a butterfly flapping its wings in Brazil could set off a chain reaction that ultimately causes a tornado in Texas. In the context of Jurassic Park, Malcolm argues that the park's ecosystem is a prime example of a complex system that is highly sensitive to initial conditions. A...
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