THE VIDEO SHELF · chaos theory
This equation will change how you see the world (the logistic map)
A Veritasium video on the logistic map, showing how a simple population equation leads to chaos and bifurcation. It connects the idea to convection, neuron firing and the Mandelbrot set, with interactive animations.
Why HN readers recommended it
HN commenters call it a favourite Veritasium video, praised for how a simple equation reveals surprisingly complex patterns.
This is a summary from the source dataset, not an endorsement by Hacker News or the video creator.
Video & recommendation details
- Creator / channel
- Veritasium
- Topic
- chaos theory
- Format
- explainer
- Level
- general
- HN recommenders in dataset
- 4
- HN mentions in dataset
- 6
- Recommendation years in dataset
- 2020–2023
These counts and years describe the included Hacker News records; they are not YouTube views or the video’s publication date.
From the original HN conversations
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Absolutely. His "gravity is not a force" video led me through a whole range of emotions from "this is ridiculous" to "actually..." to "holy crap, I've been wrong about this my entire life". In terms of sheer brain-breaking... this is my favourite: [VIDEO] But this …
cgrealy on Hacker News · 2021-08
In The 3x+1 Problem [video]Have you ever seen the Veritasium video on where fractals actually come from in 3D? If not, and since you already thought fractals were fascinating, hold on to your hat. [VIDEO]
Kaibeezy on Hacker News · 2021-12
In The 40th anniversary edition of Codex SeraphinianusDid you see his one about the 3D landscape underlying the Mandelbrot set? I’ll cut him endless slack after that mindsplosion. [VIDEO]
Kaibeezy on Hacker News · 2021-12
In How Wrong Is Veritasium? A Lamp and Power Line Story [video]
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