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3. Exploring How Large Effects Result from Small Changes in Human Affairs.

Author

Hill, Walter W.

Subjects
BOMBARDMENT of Hiroshima, Japan, 1945, PRESIDENTS' Day, UNITED States presidential election, 2024, FREE will & determinism, PHYSICAL laws, ZODIAC, VOTING
Abstract

The article is a review of the book "Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters" by Brian Klaas. The book explores how small changes can have large effects in human affairs. It discusses examples such as the decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the discovery of chaos theory by Edward Lorenz, and the impact of minor changes in timelines. The author also examines the use of calendars, the replication crisis in social sciences, and the debate between free will and determinism. Overall, the book highlights the importance of recognizing the butterfly effects in our lives. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024
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4. An Examination of Policy Views by RACE + RELIGION

Author

Hill, Walter W.

Subjects
Race -- Religious aspects -- Surveys -- Social aspects, Religion -- Social aspects -- Surveys -- Demographic aspects, News, opinion and commentary, Philosophy and religion, University of Michigan. Center for Political Studies. American National Election Studies -- Powers and duties
Abstract

In spaces of nontheists, it is not unusual to hear a question along the lines of: does it make sense for Black Americans to have separate spaces along with or [...]

Published
2022

6. LETTERS.

Author

Sumner, Gordon, Haap, Michael, Mahler, Mike, D'Andries, Michael, Hill, Walter, and Beck, John

Subjects
SLEEP deprivation & health, CAVALRY
Published
2022

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