Fluke Happens
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The Influence of Random Accidents and Small Decisions on Reality
This chapter explores how seemingly insignificant factors can have significant effects on the nature of reality. It discusses the limitations of models in explaining complex systems and highlights the importance of contingency in historical events. Examples such as the selection of atomic bomb targets and the battle of Long Island are provided to illustrate these concepts.
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