Name: kate s arduino
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Date: Around 1995
Question:
How is Chaos Theory used today? Do we use it in our everyday lives?
Replies:
I am fairly certain that some aspects of chaos theory come into play
in developing computer models for weather prediction. I am also aware
of some musical composers (that is right!) who are using fractal theory
to develop new compositions with computers. There are a couple of guys
associated with U. of C. doing this, however, their names escape me. I
think the Argentinean composer, Xenakis (not sure of the spelling) also
uses fractals. The idea here is to come up with some sort of sound-bite
or aural fractal and let the computer generate a time developed work from
that fractal. I have heard some of the results. They are less than
melodious. There is nothing like a little soul and a pen when it comes
to composition.
nick p drozdoff Also, chaos theory led to the exploration of fractals and their properties,
and fractals are used in computer art to make interesting shapes and
landscapes for such things as video games.
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