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Random and Pseudorandom

In Our Time

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Exploring Randomness and Predictability

The chapter delves into the concept of randomness and predictability, discussing how knowing initial conditions and laws of physics theoretically allows prediction, while also highlighting the challenge of lack of complete information leading to unpredictability. It covers historical perspectives on randomness from Greek philosophers like Democritus and Epicurus, tracing their differing views on the nature of randomness.

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