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1 online resource (streaming video file) (55 min. 16 sec.) ; 332303762 bytes |
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Chaos Theory has a bad name. It conjures up images of unpredictable weather, economic crashes, and science gone wrong. But there is a fascinating and hidden side to Chaos, one that scientists are only now beginning to understand. In The Secret Life of Chaos, Professor Jim Al-Khalili sets out to uncover some of the great mysteries of science - such as how a universe that starts off as dust can end up with intelligent life; and how order can emerge from disorder.It's a mind bending, counterintuitive and, for many people, a deeply troubling idea. But Professor Al-Khalili reveals the science behind much of the beauty and structure in the natural world and discovers that far from it being magic or an act of God, it is in fact an intrinsic part of the laws of physics.And the best thing is, you don't need to be a scientist to understand it. The natural world is full of awe- inspiring examples of the way nature transforms simplicity into complexity. From trees to clouds to humans - once you've seen The Secret Life of Chaos you'll never be able to look at the world in the same way again. (From the UK) (Documentary) PG CC |
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Broadcast 2011-04-05 at 20:30:00 |
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Classification: PG |
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Atmospheric temperature -- Research.
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Chaotic behavior in systems -- Research.
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Quantum chaos.
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Teleology.
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United Kingdom.
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Streaming video
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Al-Khalili, Jim, host
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Stacey, Nick, director
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