Actually, the term comes from chaos theory and weather simulation; it’s not a real physical effect. When simulating weather, it was discovered that some equations were so sensitive to initial conditions that the rounding error in the computer — 1 part in 2 to the 15 or so at the time — was enough to change the ultimate simulation. The small amount was said to be equivalent to a butterfly beating is wings in Australia causing a snowstorm in Boston in July. Read James Gleich’s “Chaos Theory” for more information.
allen@home over 4 years ago
My,my such naughty language from a butterfly.
Bilan over 4 years ago
But that only applies to butterflies off the west Africa or Mexico coasts.
Sanspareil over 4 years ago
Each butterfly effect is always nullified by each dragonfly effect! So no worries !
Dirty Dragon over 4 years ago
I thought the butterfly effect involved time travel and a clumsy boot.
joem5636 over 4 years ago
Actually, the term comes from chaos theory and weather simulation; it’s not a real physical effect. When simulating weather, it was discovered that some equations were so sensitive to initial conditions that the rounding error in the computer — 1 part in 2 to the 15 or so at the time — was enough to change the ultimate simulation. The small amount was said to be equivalent to a butterfly beating is wings in Australia causing a snowstorm in Boston in July. Read James Gleich’s “Chaos Theory” for more information.
FestoNrwlk over 4 years ago
my head is exploding
saltylife16 over 4 years ago
So now we know that Nate is Cupid’s counter to romance
khcm1157 over 4 years ago
End result, the butterfly disaffection.
Pathfinderman over 4 years ago
Too stupid for words.
ForrestOverin over 4 years ago
Gosh, and she seemed to sweet and demure, too.
Shikamoo Premium Member over 4 years ago
Now we know why butterflies are endangered. Nate.
rgcviper over 4 years ago
… “monkey”, right? Son of a monkey?
And for the record, that fact about the Butterfly Effect did kinda kill the mood. Oops.
’Evening, Crew.