29 January 2026

The difference between "chaos" and "randomness"


I recently wanted to write a post about a situation in a SNAFU/FUBAR condition [probably a Trump thingie], and realized while writing it that I didn't know whether to use the word "chaotic" or "random" and actually couldn't convince myself that I knew the distinction between the two (if any).

So I did what any modern lazy person would do - I asked AI.  The reply is embedded above.  I have to say I would never have predicted that chaos is governed by precise rules.  Unless the AI is wrong.  So now I'll throw this out to my readers, some of whom are mathematically or philosophically inclined, and at least one of whom is a copyeditor/poofreader in real life.

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