Is chaos more fundamental than any scientific rule?

In summary, the conversation revolves around the idea of chaos and its impact on our understanding of the universe and our origin and future. The participants discuss whether chaos is a fundamental concept or a hindrance to our progress. They also mention different types of chaos, including philosophical and mathematician's deterministic chaos, and question how this chaos may be preventing us from taking the next step in understanding our existence.
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Is kaos more fundamental than any scientific rule, is it kaos that prevents
us from knowing our origin and futuer?
 
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What kind of chaos are we talking about here? Some philosophical concept or the mathematicians' deterministic chaos?
 
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selfAdjoint said:
What kind of chaos are we talking about here? Some philosophical concept or the mathematicians' deterministic chaos?

SA, if you will it is both, some thing maybe you can call it Kaos is preventing a giant leap forward in understanding our origin future, understanding of the universe, do not get me wrong i have great respect for what the people that have gleened the knowledge we have, but we do seem to be in limbo when it comes to the next phase of understanding what (we) are (about).
 
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Yes but, could you perhaps define chaos the way you perceive it, then forumlate an argument for why this chaos is prohibiting us from understanding the next step?

Right now I don't really understand what you mean.
 

FAQ: Is chaos more fundamental than any scientific rule?

Is chaos a scientific concept?

Yes, chaos is a scientific concept that is studied in fields such as mathematics, physics, and biology.

Can chaos be predicted?

Chaos theory states that small differences in initial conditions can lead to drastically different outcomes, making it difficult to predict chaotic systems. However, there are some techniques that can help in predicting chaotic behavior.

Is chaos more fundamental than any other scientific rule?

This is a topic of ongoing debate among scientists. Some argue that chaos is a fundamental aspect of the universe, while others believe that it is simply a result of complex systems and can be explained by scientific rules.

Can chaos be controlled?

While it may be difficult to predict chaos, it is possible to control chaotic systems to a certain extent. This can be achieved through techniques such as feedback control and bifurcation control.

How does chaos theory apply to real-world systems?

Chaos theory has applications in various real-world systems, such as weather patterns, stock market fluctuations, and biological systems. It helps us understand and predict the behavior of these complex systems.

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