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a state of extreme confusion and disorder the formless and disordered state of matter before the creation of the cosmos (Greek mythology) the most ancient of gods the personification of the infinity of space preceding creation of the universe (physics) a dynamical system that is extremely sensitive to its initial conditions
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Wikipedia
Chaos derives from the Greek language Greek Χαος and typically refers to unpredictability. In the metaphysicsmetaphysical sense, it is the opposite of Law and Order: unrestrictive, both creative and destructive.The word χαος did not mean "disorder" in classical-period Ancient Greece. It meant "the primal emptiness, outer spaceSpace". It is derived from the Indo-European root (linguistics)root ''ghn'' or ''ghen'' meaning "gape, be wide open": compare "chasm" (from Greek languageGreek), and Anglo-Saxon ''gānian'' (= "yawn"), ''geanian, ginian'' (= "gape wide"); see also Old Norse GinnungagapGinnunga gap. Due to people misunderstanding early Christian uses of the word, the meaning of the word changed to "disorder". (''The Ancient Greek for "disorder" is !ταραχ& eta;.'').? Mathematically Chaos means an aperiodic deterministic behavior which are very sensitive to its initial conditions see Chaos theory.An oft-made assumption is that the metaphysical Chaos is Evil and that Law is Good, however it should be noted these are different concepts, and it is quite possible for Chaos to be Good and Law be Evil. One example of this would be the story of Robin Hood, or the real-life world examples of oppressive governments and dictatorships being thrown off by freedom fighters.Chaos is also used to refer to the earliest conditions of the universe, the unbounded space and formless matter that existed before the creation of the universe.
Science - Chaos theory, a branch of mathematics and physics. In astronomy, ''Chaos'' is the name of Trans-Neptunian objecttrans-neptunian asteroid 19521 Chaos(19521) Chaos, which is of the cubewano type. In geology, a ''Chaos'' is an area of broken terrain, often in placenames on Mars. In biology, ''Chaos (amoeba)Chaos'' is a type of giant Amoebozoaamoeba. XaoS (xaos.theory.org - home page), a GNU General Public LicenseGPL program for real-time zooming in on fractals.
Myth and religion - Chaos (mythology)Chaos (also 'Khaos'), the primordial substance from which the universe sprang in Greek mythology. Chaos (Chinese god)Chaos, a Chinese mythologyChinese god.
Media - ''Chaos: Making A New Science'', a nonfiction book by James Gleick. k-os, pronounced like 'chaos', a CanadaCanadian musician. ''Chaos (film)Chaos'', a 2005 in film2005 film Chaos (Sonic the Hedgehog)Chaos, a character in some of SegaSega's ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' Computer and video gamesvideo games. Chaos, also called Kaos and Ronnie Soak, is the fifth Four horsemen of the Apocalypsehorseman of the apocalypse in Terry Pratchett's ''Discworld'' novel ''Thief of Time''. In Warhammer Fantasy and Warhammer 40,000, Chaos (Warhammer 40,000)Chaos is an army representing the antithesis of civilisation. ''Chaos (video game)Chaos'', a 1984 computer game for the Sinclair Research LtdSinclair ZX Spectrum and Atari ST. Chaos (Sesame Park character)Chaos the cat, a fictional charactercharacter from the CanadaCanadian children's television show ''Sesame Park''. Chaos (Final Fantasy)Chaos, an enemy in ''Final Fantasy (video game)Final Fantasy''. In ''Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow'', Chaos is the source of the confusion and evil power within Dracula's soul, and it's manifestation is the final boss. chaos (Xenosaga)chaos, a video game character in the game ''Xenosaga'' and ''Xenosaga II''. Chaos (Sailor Moon)Chaos, a major enemy in the ''Sailor Moon'' manga and the final enemy in the ''Sailor Moon'' anime ''Chaos (LOOM character)Chaos'' , a villain in the LucasArts adventure game LOOM ''Chaos'', A circular amusement park ride, made by Chance rides. It lifts to a vertical position, whilst spinning, and the pods get flipped seemingly randomly, going upside down many times. An example of one is at Cedar Point. ''Xaos MUD'' is a multiplayer !Multi-User_Dungeon#RPI_MUDsRPI multi-user_dungeonMUD. ''Chaos (Dragonlance)Chaos'' is a supreme god in the fantasy world of Dragonlance. CHAOS (Linux distribution)CHAOS is a Linux distribution designed for ad hoc computer clusterclustering.''Chaos_(David DeFalco film)Chaos'' Is a controversial 2005 movie by David DeFalco''Chaos_(Coline Serreau film)Chaos'' is a 2006 movie.''Chaos! Comics'', a cult comic book producer and publisher.
Magic - Chaos magic, a branch of Occultism.disambig !__NOTOC__ca:Caoscs:Chaosde:Cha osel:Χάοςes:Caosfr:Chaosnl :Chaospl:Chaosru:Хаосsv:Ka ostr:Kaos
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Websites
Euglena
Adult, college-level education about systems theory, complex dynamical systems, nonlinear dynamics, biology, geophysiology, symbiogenesis, cellular automata, fractal geometry, power laws...
http://www.prototista.org/
Chaos Glassworks
Chaos Glassworks is a hot shop and gallery located in Sutter Creek, California. It is owned and operated by David and Heather Hopman and offers a wide assortment of vases, bowls, paperweights, lighting, beads, and sculpture. All pieces are one of a kind. Custom work is welcomed.
http://www.chaosglassworks.com/
Complexity Pages
Chaos Theory and Complexity Theory, Non-linear dynamics, Edge of Chaos, auotpoiesis, complex adaptive systems,fractals, power laws, tipping points, and much more a tutorial, booklist, articles, and lots of linkslinks
http://www.vmacgill.net/
Ultimate Chaos Comedy Meet and Greet
Comedy Security Guards and Waiter, meet and greet, mix and mingle comedy, the best way to start your party or event... start it with a laugh!
http://www.ultimatechaos.info
KhushDC.org
KhushDC is a social, support and political group that provides a safe and supportive environment, promotes awareness and acceptance, and fosters positive cultural and sexual identity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning (LGBTQ) and additional gender or sexual minority South Asians in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
http://www.KhushDC.org/
Interactive Mathematics Miscellany and Puzzles
A nearly encyclopedic collection of K12 math topics and problems, more than 700 of which are accompanied by interactive Java illustrations. Many problems come with multiple solutions and many theorems with multiple proofs.
http://www.cut-the-knot.org/
Online Journal Publishing Service (OJPS)
OJPS is a service of the American Institute of Physics, publishing over 100 scientific journals online.
http://ojps.aip.org/
Chaos at Maryland
Details on the University of Maryland's Chaos Group. Chaos papers, gallery, database, abstracts, software, and book recommendations.
http://www-chaos.umd.edu/
Camp Chaos Entertainment
Official site of the award-winning Shockwave Flash cartoon theater, animation studio and comedy magazine.
http://www.campchaos.com
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