Butterfly Effect Pillow

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The butterfly effect was originally posed as a question Edward Lorenz, an atmospheric physicist, asked in one of his research papers in the late 60s or early 70s. He asked the question “Does the flap of a butterflies wings in Brazil set off a tornado in Texas?” Edward Lorenz was trying to figure out if he could use mathematical equations to predict the weather. During a two month simulation test he learned that the slightest change in a decimal could, over time, create drastically different weather outcomes. Hollywood has since used this phrase to come up a different interpretation of the butterfly effect. The popular interpretation today is simply that seemingly insignificant choices a person makes, can actually have lasting consequences for their lives. For example, a person could make a decision to go to their usual dog park down the street, verses getting in their car and traveling 20 minutes to a less familiar dog park. That split second decision might have been the reason Sarah met Trevor.

How much of our lives is determined by “the butterfly effect”? Interesting food for thought. This accent pillow could spark lively conversations with family, friends, or guests.

• 100% polyester case and insert
• Hidden zipper
• Machine-washable case
• Shape-retaining polyester insert included (hand wash only)
• Blank product components in the US sourced from China and the US
• Blank product components in the EU sourced from China and Poland