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CHAOS, IN THEORY AND PRACTICE, PART 2

SOMEHOW, STUDYING the etymology of the word “chaos” makes current events seem less disruptive to rational thought. Yesterday was a start; today, we celebrate three forms of the word, spelled … Continue reading

August 16, 2017 · Leave a comment

CHAOS, IN THEORY AND PRACTICE, PART 1

ETYMOLOGY CAN offer good fun as well as therapeutic distraction in times of unease. Consider the word “chaos.” Come to think of it, in a Russell’s Paradox sort of way, … Continue reading

August 15, 2017 · 1 Comment