subject: The Butterfly Effect [print this page] The Butterfly Effect The Butterfly Effect
In 1979, Lorenz put forward a famous theory named the Butterfly Effect in his speech delivered in AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) in Washington. In this theory, Lorenz stated that if a butterfly is fluttering its wings in Brazil, it will bring about a tornado in TX in the United States. His speech and concept left deep impression on the attendees, and caused great influences throughout the world. Since then, the essential part of Lorenz's speech has been summarized to the Butterfly Effect and becomes a world-known theory.
The secret lying behind the Butterfly Effect of its stirring and amazement is that it not only conveys the bold imagination and fascinating esthetics values, but also reflects a kind of profound scientific connotation and contains some sort of philosophical charming.
In the scientific perspective, the Butterfly Effect delivers an important characteristic of chaotic motion, namely, the long time movement of a specific system will cause great differences on the future state of this system, even if the movement seems insignificant in the first place. This kind of theory in the chaotic motion challenges the traditional standpoint of the classical dynamic, which views the matter in an totally opposite way.
In fact, the idea expressed in the Butterfly Effect is also quite common in the literature works. Just take the folk song below as an example, which enjoys high popularity in the Western countries.
If a nail is missed, the horseshoe will be damaged;
With the damage of the horseshoe, the horse will be hurt;
Then, the hurting horse will cause great effects on the knight;
The battle will be destined to failure for the knight plays an important role in the battle;
At last, an empire will be on its way to perish.
Now, you can see the great influence the small nail can have on an empire. Actually this kind of phenomenon is quite common in our daily life. In most cases, it will have significant effects. Sometimes even a simple word will do a lot of good for others without you even noticing that.
Just imagine the warm and encouragement a smile may bring to a person who is suffering great pain or difficulties.
Just imagine the happiness and excitement you may bring by just saying praise word to a child who is trying to draw a beautiful painting.
Just imagine the satisfaction and pleasures you may bring to your parents who are waiting for you to come home by just giving them a call.
Yes, life is filled with these tiny things and, it is these very tiny things that have great impact on our life journey and, make the life a really wonderful and meaningful one. Therefore, dear friends, do not ignore the slightest existence around you, and learn to show your respect to them, which is indeed a life long course.
