DRAMA | ARCADIA

Scientific Paradigms in Arcadia

Fractal Theorem
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Simple processgoes through many iterations = infinite = v. complex process Feedback loop simple operation carried out on data then fed back again The fractal produced demonstrates a limit

Iteration
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Repetition of a process see fractal theory

Determinism
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Philosophical idea; every event, incl. human decision and action is inevitable; and the consequence of antecedent states of events i.e. cause and effect, but w no control No free will (?) = can not be held responsible for their actions (?)

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Thermodynamics
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Relations btw heat and other forms of energy (e.g., mechanical, elec., chemical) Extends to mean the relationships and unquestionable nature of all forms of energy

1. Conservation of energy 2. Entropy (disorder, randomness) of a closed system can only increase 3. Zeroth Law impossible to reach absolute zero in a finite number of steps Chaos Theory
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Complex systems whose behaviour is highly sensitive to slight changes in conditions Small alterations can give rise to strikingly great consequence

Newtonian Law/ Newtonian Universe

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Classic mechanics from the 18th C Laws of motion: relationship of velocity, accel., time, and gravity Applied to universe = infinitely large universe that is expanding