literature and science
Bonnie Surfus (ENG)
surfus at chuma.cas.usf.edu
Wed Sep 13 06:55:05 CDT 1995
Craig notes, among other things, how Honda, or some car co., is using
principles from chaos theory, namely, "the butterfly effect," or
"sensitive dependence on initial conditions," to advertise.
I heard the other day of a med student at Emory who is using "chaos
control" to try to predict the rhythms of the heart in order to assist in
the process of defibrillation. Less pain, less energy, less trauma.
INteresting. Still very primitive, theoretical.
Anyhow, I do agree with Craig on the "polar opposites" issue. Naturally,
we'll disagree, we do. But sometimes the vehemence with which we do so
is shocking. And Here, of all places, it seems inappropriate. I'm sure
I"ve been guilty before (often?) but it still calls for thought.
Bonnie
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