Emma Weitkamp Emma.Weitkamp@uwe.ac.uk
Professor of Science Communication
Visualizing the invisible: Performing chaos theory
Weitkamp, Emma
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Abstract
Edward Lorenz, a pioneering figure in the field of chaos theory, coined the phrase “butterfly effect” and posed the well-known question “Does the flap of a butterfly’s wings in Brazil set off a tornado in Texas?” In posing the question, Lorenz sought to highlight the intrinsic difficulty of predicting the long-term behavior of complex systems that are sensitive to initial conditions, for example, the weather and climate; these systems are often referred to as chaotic. Taking Lorenz’s butterfly as a starting point, the author’s science theater project Chaos Cabaret seeks to explore the nuances of chaos theory through performance and music.
Citation
Weitkamp, E. (2021). Visualizing the invisible: Performing chaos theory. Leonardo, 54(3), 289-293. https://doi.org/10.1162/leon_a_01887
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | May 16, 2019 |
Online Publication Date | Feb 13, 2020 |
Publication Date | Jun 2, 2021 |
Deposit Date | May 22, 2019 |
Publicly Available Date | May 22, 2019 |
Journal | Leonardo |
Print ISSN | 0024-094X |
Publisher | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Press (MIT Press) |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 54 |
Issue | 3 |
Pages | 289-293 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1162/leon_a_01887 |
Keywords | science theatre, chaos theory, science communication |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/846898 |
Publisher URL | https://www.leonardo.info/ |
Additional Information | Additional Information : This is the authors accepted manuscript. It has been accepted for publication in Leonardo. |
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