In 1961, Edward Lorenz, a scientist trying to develop computer models of the weather, came across a fascinating situation. He discovered, according to his models, that a miniscule change in the initial atmospheric conditions of his model had a significant effect on the future weather predicted by the model. Intrigued by the concept that a very little change today can have a huge effect on the future, Lorenz further researched the idea, and he discovered that the effect applies to much more than just the weather. He eventually developed a scientific theory to explain the phenomenon. Lorenz spread the news of his discovery in academic speeches with titles like "Does the flap of a butterfly’s wings in Brazil set off a tornado in Texas?" His discovery is now known popularly as the Butterfly Effect
