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EPISODE · Jul 9, 2026 · 23 MIN

Why This Theory Is Making Scientists Question Everything

from Cosmos Science · host Cosmos Science

Most people, when they envision chaos, see a myriad of phenomena intersecting and overlapping in berserk order. It is hard to envision chaos in a world that seemingly exudes order, but more often than not, chaos is found in the most unbelievable corners. Events spiraling into chaos may seem random because we often link randomness with unpredictability. However, chaos and randomness are not the same. Chaotic systems can appear random, but they are fundamentally different. Pure randomness doesn't depend on initial conditions and generally follows probability. For example, tossing a coin a million times doesn't determine whether the next toss will be heads or tails. Each flip is independent of the previous ones, and the outcome (heads or tails) is governed solely by the inherent probabilities of the coin flip – 50% chance for heads and 50% chance for tails. No matter how many times you flip the coin or what the previous outcomes were, the probability of getting heads or tails remains the same for each toss. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cosmos-science--7164841/support.

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