Laws of Improbability and Chaos Theory

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The laws of chaos theory are so deeply complex and intricate that it was once said that it was infinitely improbable that anyone could know them all. In a strange coincidence, it is said of the laws of improbability that they are so intricate and complex that they approach true chaos.


Both branches of science deal with the unknown: that elusive trait that crops up in the most unexpected places; breakfast cereal, hunting waffles, or even buttering toast. It wreaks havoc with our day, forcing us to choose between French or Italian dressing on our tossed salad; to find out that not only is our favourite show not on, but the TV station went bankrupt 13 years ago.


The law of chaos governs the entire universe, but can occasionally be broken. This is where improbability comes in. It has long been known that there once existed an infinite improbability drive, of which only rumours had been heard. This legendary drive supposedly passed through every point in the universe simultaneously. Obviously, the PR manager for this ship had too much French dressing. In any case, this ship harboured many unneeded side effects, such as the many millions of monkeys that are currently typing this article. Certain other nasty events allegedly connected with the drive (such as the turning of an entire star system into tasteless green Jell-O) shall not be mentioned here. It is enough to say that this technique, though powerful, is still rather dangerous for normal travel.


Scientists found a way around this, using the very highly improbable field of bistromathics. Another ship was created, but has not been heard from. It apparently used the idea of waiter's check pads being the only place in the universe where normal laws did not apply. Later other sub-dimensional domains were found; certain pockets such as seen underneath the doormat that hasn't been moved for years, or in the washing machine (sock-shaped holes).


The law of chaos, there are no laws in chaos. This law is the single most important law in chaos theory, and effectively rules out any further study. Any more concepts that emerge from the chaos field are nothing more than pretty fractals that people like to stare at.
The law of chaos--there are no laws in chaos. This law is the single most important law in chaos theory, and effectively rules out any further study. Any more concepts that emerge from the chaos field are nothing more than pretty fractals that people like to stare at.


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