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December 16, 2013

Simple mathematical formula describes human struggles
Miami FL (SPX) Dec 16, 2013
Would you believe that a broad range of human struggles can be understood by using a mathematical formula? From child-parent struggles to cyber-attacks and civil unrest, they can all be explained with a simple mathematical expression called a "power-law." In a sort of unified theory of human conflict, scientists have found a way to mathematically describe the severity and timing of human confrontations that affect us personally and as a society. For example, the manner in which a baby's crie ... read more

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