How does the Universe impose its fractal-like patterns of order on chaotic systems? (Strange Universe series)

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Complexity can come out of simplicity and a simple equation can generate an infinitely complex pattern eg The Mandelbrot Set Time and repetition can generate complexity from the simplest of beginnings.

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Description : (Strange Universe Series) How can order emerge out of chaos?

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Last Answer : It’s instantaneous.

Description : If Space is emptiness, what does gravity grab to bend it? (Strange Universe series)

Last Answer : answer:Well, if we accept some of the string theory perceptions of the universe, considering that there are 10 or 26 dimensions aside from the three we clearly and fourth we kind of see what we perceive ... the math at this point to see what's really there. Then again, it could just be leprachauns.

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Last Answer : your thoughts

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