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The Ingenious Mind of Nature - Deciphering the Patterns of Man, Society, and the Universe (Hardcover, Softcover Reprint Of The Original 1st Ed. 1997)
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The Ingenious Mind of Nature - Deciphering the Patterns of Man, Society, and the Universe (Hardcover, Softcover Reprint Of The Original 1st Ed. 1997)
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George Hall - teacher, historian, engineer, and computer analyst -
uniquely draws upon the competing perspectives of traditional
science, the exciting new science of chaos, and the burgeoning and
important tenets of complexity theory, catastrophe theory, and
fuzzy logic to look for a common theme. All of these perspectives,
he finds, are fundamentally united by a common theme: the crucial
patterns of elements and their dynamic change over time. Order - be
it the growth of a fetus or the rumbling shift of continents -
evolves because these patterns are themselves the blueprint and the
"programs" by which nature shapes our awe-inspiring universe. Hall
takes this elegant concept and carries it from the simplest
phenomena to the most complex, including the evolution of the
species. He then extends these concepts beyond the physical
sciences, into the fascinating provinces of philosophy, computer
programming, psychology, economics, political science,
international relations, law, and ethics. In doing so, he tackles
the challenging question of human behavior. Since we humans have
initiative and can sometimes change the natural course of events,
how can we find a system to understand our own actions and the
workings of society at large? This captivating book explains the
mechanics of change and provides a provocative concept that
accounts for the growth and decline of all systems, be it the
universe at large, the miracle of life on earth, or our own thought
processes as we contemplate and unlock the mysteries around us.
This evocative perspective on nature offers food for thought to
general readers and scientists alike by illuminating the ingenious
patterns that influence the course of humanity and the universe.
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