The butterfly effect, popularized by a scientific paper from nearly 50 years ago, suggests that small causes, like a butterfly’s wings flapping in Brazil, can have significant impacts, such as triggering a tornado in Texas. This concept has captured the public imagination, appearing in numerous movies, books, and memes. The fascination lies in its implications for predicting the future, questioning how well we can foresee events based on seemingly insignificant initial conditions.
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