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Complex dynamics

Complex dynamics is a type of study that looks at how things change over time in a complicated way. It can show us how actions today can cause effects in the future, and how those future effects can influence our actions. For example, when a river changes direction over time because of weather, erosion, and the plants and animals that live near it, this is complex dynamics. If we build a dam today, the water will flow differently tomorrow, and that can cause even more changes.