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I didn't know where to put this notice, but the father of chaos theory died yesterday at his home in Cambridge at the age of 90.
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Edward Lorenz RIP: Father of Chaos Theory Dies at 90
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The thread discusses the passing of Edward Lorenz, recognized as the father of chaos theory, and reflects on his contributions to science. Participants share personal memories, express sadness, and mention related literature on chaos theory.
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- One participant notes the death of Edward Lorenz and his significance in chaos theory.
- Another participant suggests correcting a typo in Lorenz's name in the thread title.
- A participant shares a personal memory of excitement when first exploring the Lorenz attractor.
- One participant reflects on the impact of great scientific minds on current quality of life, citing advancements in medical science from NASA's research.
- Several participants recommend the book "Chaos" by James Gleick as an enjoyable introduction to the topic.
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Participants express sadness over Lorenz's passing and share memories, but there is no significant disagreement or contention in the discussion.
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Some participants mention typos and the need for corrections, indicating a lack of attention to detail in the initial posts.
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Readers interested in chaos theory, the history of scientific contributions, or personal reflections on influential scientists may find this discussion relevant.
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oops! I should check my typing when posting names. Firefox underlines them as spelling errors because they're not in the spelling dictionary, and I just ignore them instead of checking. Hopefully, a mod will correct the title.
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I will never forget how excited I was when, as a student, I was exploring for the first time the Lorenz attractor[/color].
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I stole this picture of the Lorenz attractor in another forum.
Beautiful.
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I stole this picture of the Lorenz attractor in another forum.
Beautiful.
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It is indeed sad news. I guess that a consequence of us living when we do is that so many great minds in science did their thing so long ago that one can't expect them to be around that much longer. On the other hand, a lot of them, either directly or through spin-offs from their discoveries, are responsible for their own longevity and our current quality of life. As an example, the boost in medical science resultant of NASA space medicine research.
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Thanks for fixing the title, Doc Al.
For those who might be interested in a popular-level introduction to chaos, "Chaos" by James Gleick is quite enjoyable.
For those who might be interested in a popular-level introduction to chaos, "Chaos" by James Gleick is quite enjoyable.
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turbo-1 said:
My cousin gave me that book several years ago. Thanks for reminding me; I'll give it another read.
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