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“Stochastic chaos” is really not a good way to put it. By using the word “stochastic” you prime the reader that you’re saying something technical, then the word
by seizethecheese 8mo ago
“Stochastic chaos” is really not a good way to put it. By using the word “stochastic” you prime the reader that you’re saying something technical, then the word “chaos” creates confusion, since chaos, by definition, is deterministic. I know they mean chaos in they lay sense, but then don’t use the word “stochastic”, just say "random".
- nikitau 8mo agoI have a feeling OP used the phrase as a nod to "stochastic terrorism", which would make sense in this instance.
- moosedev 8mo agoRight. It captures the destabilizing effect of stochastic terrorism, without the terroristic intent. It’s a neat phrase.
- japhyr 8mo agoYes, that's exactly what I was trying to get at.
- seizethecheese 8mo agoThat would have been a lot less confusing.
- lsaferite 8mo agoThe word "stochastic" in relation to chaos is a thing though. It helps distinguish between closed and open systems.
- seizethecheese 8mo agoI don't think this is correct.