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Author: James Gleick

Narrator: Ryan

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780140092509

Language: English

Publish Date: 29/10/1987

Audiobook length: 31 min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2The discovery and characteristics of Chaos
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Chapter 3The establishment of Chaos Theory
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Chapter 4The significance of Chaos studies
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Chapter 5Summary & Review
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Why listen to Chaos

Listening to the summary audiobook of "Chaos" by James Gleick is a fantastic way to grasp the complexities of chaos theory and its implications across various fields, from physics to biology. Gleick masterfully distills intricate concepts into accessible insights, making it easier for listeners to appreciate the beauty and unpredictability of dynamic systems. The audiobook's engaging narration brings the material to life, ensuring that even those new to the subject can understand and be inspired by the profound connections between science, philosophy, and the real world, sparking curiosity and encouraging deeper exploration of the chaotic phenomena that govern our lives.

Author : James Gleick

James Gleick is a technology columnist for the New York Times and a prominent popular science author whose famous works include Genius: The Life and Science of Richard Feynman, Isaac Newton, The Information: A History, a Theory, a Flood, and Faster: The Acceleration of Just About Everything. Gleick has received the New York Times Bestseller, Publisher Weekly's Best Books, and Royal Society Winton Prize awards. Chaos: Making a New Science, his first book, was a finalist for the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize.

Key Insights from Chaos

  • Chaos theory reveals that systems can be highly sensitive to initial conditions, famously illustrated by the 'butterfly effect', where small changes can lead to drastically different outcomes. This challenges the traditional scientific view of predictability in complex systems, suggesting that order can emerge from apparent randomness.
  • The emergence of chaos in predictably governed systems reveals that seemingly random phenomena can have underlying patterns and structures. This has profound implications for various fields, including meteorology, physics, and even economics, where understanding chaos can lead to better predictive models.
  • Gleick emphasizes that chaos, rather than being a mere obstacle to predictability, can be an essential aspect of dynamic systems. By studying these chaotic behaviors, we gain insights into the fundamental nature of complexity and interconnectivity in the world around us.
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