The Complex System in Babel
This article discusses how the plot of Babel reflects the principles of the quantum-physic theory of complex system such as complexity, indeterminacy and non-linearity. In terms of complexity, the movie exposes more than two distinct subplots with their subcomponents. Yet, every subplot is only mean...
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| description | This article discusses how the plot of Babel reflects the principles of the quantum-physic theory of complex system such as complexity, indeterminacy and non-linearity. In terms of complexity, the movie exposes more than two distinct subplots with their subcomponents. Yet, every subplot is only meaningful when it is mentally put in relation to the others. Due to its complexity, it is highly difficult for the audience and the characters of Babel to determine the meaning or the significance of a component in the story. Finally, Babel also displays the phenomena of non-linearity and chaos. Babel's non-linearity expresses both positive and negative feedback loops, with the first being dominant. This is largely responsible for the chaotic development of the plot. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a9f70fa72598447ab20f89967a04e4112022-12-22T01:51:58ZengPetra Christian UniversityK@ta: A Biannual Publication on the Study of Language and Literature1411-26392008-01-01102175184The Complex System in BabelDwi SetiawanLiliek SoelistyoThis article discusses how the plot of Babel reflects the principles of the quantum-physic theory of complex system such as complexity, indeterminacy and non-linearity. In terms of complexity, the movie exposes more than two distinct subplots with their subcomponents. Yet, every subplot is only meaningful when it is mentally put in relation to the others. Due to its complexity, it is highly difficult for the audience and the characters of Babel to determine the meaning or the significance of a component in the story. Finally, Babel also displays the phenomena of non-linearity and chaos. Babel's non-linearity expresses both positive and negative feedback loops, with the first being dominant. This is largely responsible for the chaotic development of the plot.http://puslit2.petra.ac.id/ejournal/index.php/ing/article/view/16887complex systemcomplexityindeterminacynonlinearity (chaos) |
| spellingShingle | Dwi Setiawan Liliek Soelistyo The Complex System in Babel K@ta: A Biannual Publication on the Study of Language and Literature complex system complexity indeterminacy nonlinearity (chaos) |
| title | The Complex System in Babel |
| title_full | The Complex System in Babel |
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| title_short | The Complex System in Babel |
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| topic | complex system complexity indeterminacy nonlinearity (chaos) |
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