Determinism & Chaos: Intertwined or Not?

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The discussion centers on the relationship between determinism and chaos, asserting that chaotic systems are inherently deterministic. It highlights that while deterministic systems can exhibit chaotic behavior, stochastic systems do not fit neatly into either category, as they are neither deterministic nor chaotic. This distinction is crucial for understanding complex systems and their behaviors.

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Are these two things intertwined in that they would decribe a lot of things, if not everything? Are there many examples of things that would fit in another catergory?
 
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A chaotic system IS deterministic, a stochastic (probabiltistic)system is neither deterministic or chaotic.
 

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