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Explore the intriguing concept of spontaneous synchronization, where non-biological systems, such as the tides and the moon's rotation, create order amidst chaos. This phenomenon is evident in the tidal locking of the moon, allowing us to always see the same side from Earth. From dancing cockatoos to synchronized metronomes, nature showcases a variety of examples. Join Kelly Roden and Megan Mayhew as they delve into the profound implications of synchronization in both the natural world and mathematical concepts, revealing the harmony inherent in complex systems.
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Spontaneous Synchronization By: Kelly Roden and Megan Mayhew
Cockatoo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJOZp2ZftCw&feature=channel http://www.blogcatalog.com/blog/snowball-the-dancing-cockatoo/faeeae0b48d115b55653dd363ae442f8
Metronome http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMVxVbCIPjg&feature=player_embedded http://www.learner.org/courses/mathilluminated/interactives/metronome/
The Moon • All sorts of non-biological systems can spontaneously synchronize, creating order where we might expect to see chaos. We can see this in the heavens, in the tidal locking of our moon (a case of two cycles, both an orbit and a rotation) becoming synchronized so that we always see the same side of the moon when we look from Earth.