Edward Lorenz: The Butterfly Effect

The Butterfly Effect was a major topic covered during this course. As discussed by Edward Lorenz, the Butterfly Effect is where a small change can cause large consequences for the future. It is based off the metaphorical example that the flap of a butterfly’s wings can affect the weather on the other side of the world. Normally, we relate it to how a past small event or decision was a foundation for who we are at the moment or on who we are becoming. However, it is important to also think about the ways we are the butterfly for the future and to reflect on the potential ways we are improving the world around us. It may sound odd, but I am a butterfly changing people’s lives by playing in the Blondes versus Brunettes Alzheimer’s Awareness Powderpuff Flag Football Game.
This game is a huge fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association. Each player, coach, and cheerleader has to raise $250 to even participate. Currently, I am working on fundraising, but I know I will go past this goal of $250 because Alzheimer’s has personally affected me by taking my grandfather’s life. I want to raise as much money as I can before the game. The funds for the Alzheimer’s Association will go towards eliminating this disease through the advancement of research, …show more content…
Salesmen have several traits, but one of the main ideas involving these types of people are, “… that little things can, apparently, make as much of a difference as big things” (78). For example, nonverbal cues and positive facial gestures can be influential to people whether they realize it or not. While talking about the Blondes versus Brunettes game, recruiting players, or informing people about Alzheimer’s, I will have to sell the idea that this game is the most important game anyone could ever play and that Alzheimer’s will not end without their help. This may seem dramatic, but I will have to make sure I give off positive and caring gestures while doing those