If something as small as a butterfly beating its wings in China can create a hurricane in America, why don’t we just go to China and kill all the butterflies?
2007-06-20 15:38:56 · 12 answers · asked by BAJ 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Just to make this clear, I don't hate butterflies, I think they are very beautiful. Someone asked me this question and I just want the input of others:)
2007-06-20 15:55:05 · update #1
Hahahaha your question mad me laugh. it is a good one.
but realistically if you consider how many times a butterfly flaps its wings. There would be earthquakes constantly going on nonstop and one on top of the other.
With that said i say kill the butterflies anyway, just to be safe.
2007-06-20 17:10:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better yet, why don't we start mass-producing robotic butterflies here and sending them places to wipe out our enemies?
Really though, what you're referring to is what's known as (creatively enough) "the butterfly effect." It's really just an example of what chaos theory says. Basically, chaos theory (Ian Malcolm's field of expertise in 'Jurrasic Park') says that we can never predict the behavior of complex systems.
This is because of the butterfly effect. There are simply too many tiny undetectable variables for us to ever possibly hope to factor them all into our equations. According to chaos theory, this is why we can't predict the weather. Because there are simply too many variables. For example, a butterfly flapping his wings in China creates a small disturbance in the atmosphere that may result in a chain reaction leading to a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, or anywhere else. However, this is simply an illustration of chaos theory. It doesn't mean that every time a butterfly in China flaps its wings, there is a hurricane.
If you want a more in-depth look at chaos theory, I would suggest reading "Jurrasic Park" by Michael Crighton. It's an entertaining novel, mixed with hard science.
2007-06-20 15:52:14 · answer #2 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think this is possible, but the Universe is incredible. A black hole in the galaxy of Andromeda can eat entire constellations. This spectacular event has no effect on our Galaxy. The movement of a butterfly in China affect only the micro cosmos around the butterfly but this is comparable to the macro cosmos of the black hole in Andromeda.
The reality is relative.
2007-06-20 15:55:29 · answer #3 · answered by Lost. at. Sea. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cycle of life revolves around this cause and effect pattern. Instead of killing all the butterflies, I would focus more on trying to build a home strong enough to protect us from the storms. Then, I could enjoy ALL that they bring to the world.
2007-06-23 11:37:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't this completely miss the whole idea of the saying? What do you think the ramafications of killing all the butterflies would be?
2007-06-21 02:28:57 · answer #5 · answered by raymond42c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because butterflies melt away the heart with beauty.
2007-06-20 15:52:54 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We could, but what if the swats of our swatters caused tornados in Texas?
2007-06-20 16:22:06 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you be the first one then we'll follow you o.k. tell us how yor're doing then we'll meet and help you hurry up don't be late for your plane ride.
2007-06-20 15:50:29 · answer #8 · answered by dimi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont let bush know of this theory, or well have another war on our hands.
2007-06-20 16:46:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
chinese butterfiles can create american hurricanes?
woah.
never knew that.
2007-06-20 16:03:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋