Chaos theory is a way to scientifically describe how entropy and structure are very much connected and have direct relationships in every aspect of the universe. The scientists were able to define and describe linear systems and process very well by the 20th century but defining the "rough" non-linear things had not been done. Things like clouds, coastlines and shorelines, mountains and trees all have rough surfaces with minute detail that do not lend themselves to easy measurement. With the advancement of computers, the millions of calculations required to measure the "chaotic" aspects of the universe could be compiled. These calculations are trying to measure dynamic systems and small changes can have significant impacts. So, the theory shows that out of chaos comes order and into order goes chaos.
Fractal patterns are a manifestation of chaos theory. When you look at some very complex patterns, you can often find that the individual components are just a smaller version of the whole, such as a head of cauliflower. As you break it down the individual florets appear the same as the larger head.
Our universe is a beautiful of chaos and order that is expressed not just in scientific terms but in art and nature and music.
Yes, the broccoli florets are truly little green microcosms of the larger macrocosm! The apparent disarray of patterns starts coming together as we disseminate the entire broccoli in our kitchen. We begin to realize that there is a repeating pattern of order nestled together as one big seeming mess. The intelligence revealed by order echoes within our entire universe!
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