Articles for tag: prediction, chaos, mathematics, complexity, arrogant, theory, Einstein

Captain Walker

The arrogance of mathematics and Chaos Theory

Ooops! How can Mathematics and Chaos Theory (M&CT) be arrogant – at all? Hmmm.. first one has to think about what ‘arrogance‘ means. Off you pop to the dictionary meaning. Yikes! It means, “an attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions.” Mathematics and Chaos Theory can do all that, except make ...

Complexities with medication

This is not a tutorial or advice. The infographic below is a broad-brush summary of some of the complex issues that need to be considered when prescribing medications. It is not exhaustive. This is not meant to be used by patients or the lay public to make decisions. It may serve as a template for ...

Not for simpletons – complexity

Sure – it is another book; available on Scribd. Did say people who read this have to buy it? I did not. This post was in draft form for several months before publication today.  Book review – this is not. Over the last 9 months. I’ve been studying cognitive and conative aspects of human nature, ...