The butterfly effect is a theory which suggests that the smallest change can wreak havoc down the line. According to the theory, which holds little weight, if a butterfly flaps its wings in the UK, it ...

In geopolitics, as in chaos theory, the smallest actions can have far-reaching, unpredictable consequences. A local protest can trigger a revolution. A diplomatic misstep can shift global alliances. A ...

Over the next 50 years, the so-called “butterfly effect” captivated the public imagination. It has appeared in movies, books, motivational and inspirational speeches, and even casual conversation. The ...

You’re likely to have heard about the butterfly effect and just as likely to have heard the example of a butterfly flapping its wings in one place and causing a tornado thousands of kilometres away.

Small changes can have incredibly large and unintended consequences, whether for good or for ill. And no matter how smart you (think you) are, there’s absolutely no way that you can predict all of the ...