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Originally Posted by Mr. Mistoffelees
If we know the state of a rolling ball (position, direction, velocity, mass, and coefficient of friction) we can precisely predict where it will be at any given time from now. We can do this with a billion balls in a really big lab if we have enough time or do it with a computer.
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Yeah but there are an unlimited number of variables you didn't mention. Are you proposing that at some point we'll be able to account for this infinite number of variables and be able to predict ALL behavior with some acceptable level of scientific accuracy?