butterfly effect
noun
: a property of chaotic systems (such as the atmosphere) by which small changes in initial conditions can lead to large-scale and unpredictable variation in the future state of the system
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Lucca Comic and Games has over almost 60 years accomplished a fantastic butterfly effect, artistic director Emanuele Vietina tells Variety.
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John Bleasdale, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
According to Martin, Condal initially said that Maelor’s birth would only be delayed until season three, but the plan is now for the prince to never be born at all, which Martin feels would have a detrimental butterfly effect on other parts of the plot.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2024
The game features a butterfly effect system in which players must make choices that may change the story.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
According to the butterfly effect, a small flutter in one corner of the globe can profoundly impact the opposite side of the world.
—Molly Matthews, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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John Bleasdale, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
According to Martin, Condal initially said that Maelor’s birth would only be delayed until season three, but the plan is now for the prince to never be born at all, which Martin feels would have a detrimental butterfly effect on other parts of the plot.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2024
The game features a butterfly effect system in which players must make choices that may change the story.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
According to the butterfly effect, a small flutter in one corner of the globe can profoundly impact the opposite side of the world.
—Molly Matthews, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Butterfly effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butterfly%20effect. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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