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Non GAA Discussion => General discussion => Topic started by: Orior on April 27, 2007, 01:27:21 PM

Title: Chaos Theory
Post by: Orior on April 27, 2007, 01:27:21 PM
Does anyone know the full link between a butterfly flapping its wings causing a hurricane on the other side of the world?

Title: Re: Chaos Theory
Post by: lurganblue on April 27, 2007, 01:30:55 PM
someone told me last week that a butterfly in Peru caused hurricane Katrina which hit New Orleans.
if this was the case GW Bush would already have invaded Peru to get the f**ker  :D
Title: Re: Chaos Theory
Post by: screenmachine on April 27, 2007, 01:33:43 PM
The phrase refers to the idea that a butterfly's wings might create tiny changes in the atmosphere that ultimately cause a tornado to appear (or prevent a tornado from appearing). The flapping wing represents a small change in the initial condition of the system, which causes a chain of events leading to large-scale phenomena. Had the butterfly not flapped its wings, the trajectory of the system might have been vastly different.
Title: Re: Chaos Theory
Post by: Orior on April 27, 2007, 01:40:21 PM
Aye, but what is the chain of events? I needs to know, cause if i see it happening then I can nip it in the bud, save the world, win a Nobel prize and be home in time for Coronation Street.
Title: Re: Chaos Theory
Post by: bingobus on April 27, 2007, 01:42:38 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 27, 2007, 01:27:21 PM
Does anyone know the full link between a butterfly flapping its wings causing a hurricane on the other side of the world?



If the butterfly in question is Tony Fearon in a butterfly costume, then yes, it is possible.
Title: Re: Chaos Theory
Post by: supersarsfields on April 27, 2007, 01:44:39 PM
Them bloody Butterflies, their always at it. Flapping their damn wings like their doing nothin wrong.

I'd kill the lot of them.







Just to be sure!
Title: Re: Chaos Theory
Post by: ONeill on April 27, 2007, 02:03:10 PM
Surely passing wind could have the same effect. Say, for example, A4SA trumpeted in Forkhill and later that week there was a tornado in Bloemhof, can that be traced back to the hole?
Title: Re: Chaos Theory
Post by: Kerry Mike on April 27, 2007, 02:07:54 PM
If a butterfly can do this, imagine what a good Guinness scuttery fart can do.

KM steers his considerable arse towards Dublin and lets one rip.................. ahhhhhh

Title: Re: Chaos Theory
Post by: screenmachine on April 27, 2007, 02:13:14 PM
imagine the effect of several air biscuits being dropped all at the same time and location...i thought global warming had the world shitting itself...