Category: Art and Culture
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How Malicious Actors Weaponize Non-Linear Social Dynamics The previous articles explored Chaos Theory as a blueprint for positive change, emphasizing how small acts of human agency can ripple outward to shape a fairer future. But non-linear dynamics are a double-edged sword. For every act of genuine connection that builds community resilience, there is a calculated…
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In a world that often feels like it’s spinning out of control—where inequality, division, and authoritarian tendencies seem to be on the rise—trying to understand how society works and how we can make a difference can feel overwhelming. The work of T.R. Young offers a fresh way to look at these challenges. He uses Chaos…
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We all know from our Science Fiction studies into Time Travel, that small changes in the past have a radical effect on the present. And we have seen how malicious actors have been manipulating our society using Chaos to their advantage. But how many of us consider how small actions in the present can have…
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Chaos in Art and Cultural Practice. Part 2: Embracing Chaos … Continued from Part 1 Chaos theory is the study of simple iterative formulae that produce complex, unpredictable results. In common usage the word “chaos” implies disorder or randomness but this sense it means an underlying, unpredictable order from which patterns emerge over time. Those…
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Chaos in Art and Cultural Practice Part 1: How Math Affects Art and Perception. For some it may be difficult to imagine how developments in mathematics have affected the evolution of the arts and the course of culture, let alone how they may change our own practice and how we contextualize our work. What does…