Abstract Chaos – or nonlinear dynamical systems ({NLDS)} – theory, is an exciting, rapidly developing area of mathematics with increasing application in the physical, biological, and social sciences. It can add rigor and realism to human sciences and help us to understand creativity, an elusive, sometimes near magical phenomenon that has defied simple explanation. Chaotic systems can demonstrate surprising flexibility and adaptability, as well as order, complexity, and self organization. Simple, mechanistic, completely deterministic models are capable of surprising and seemingly unpredictable change. This theory may be well suited to rigorous understanding of the creative process and product.
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Schuldberg, D. (2011). Chaos Theory and Creativity. In Encyclopedia of Creativity (pp. 183–191). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-375038-9.00037-6
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