Embracing the idea that we cannot control everything can be liberating, allowing us to accept the limits of our control and ride the wave of life. Realizing that we control nothing but influence everything can bring meaning to our lives, as our actions have ripple effects that can impact the world and individuals around us. Every moment is significant in the interconnected nature of chaos theory, emphasizing that no moment is inconsequential and every day matters, providing empowerment and purpose amidst uncertainty and self-doubt.
Brian Klaas is a political scientist, a professor at University College London and an author.
Small, seemingly insignificant events can have profound effects on the world. But how much of our fate is truly determined by chance, and if chaos plays such a huge role, how much control do we actually have over anything?
Expect to learn the chance story of the atomic bomb's targeting, the difference between contingency and convergence, why our brains are so good at distorting reality, the link between Donald Trump's election and the dinosaurs, how a cigar changed the course of the American Revolution, why floorboards in New England are 23 inches wide and much more...