[Intro]
[Break]
Role: Parts of the whole
[Break]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
[Verse 1]
Figuring out a way to say: Part of be
Going through the day-by-day
You and me
Part of be
[Chorus]
We’re an “of this world inhabitant”
With an alien perception (alien perception)
Not knowing why we’re meant
Or finding satisfaction (finding satisfaction)
[Bridge]
Space and time to get in line
If we’re going to find
Who we’re looking for
Open the door
[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo]
[Verse 2]
Find a way to less decay: heart of be
Going strong in day-to-day
You and me
Heart of be
[Chorus]
We’re an “of this world inhabitant”
With an alien perception (alien perception)
Not knowing why we’re meant
Or finding satisfaction (finding satisfaction)
[Bridge]
Space and time to get in line
If we’re going to find
Who we’re looking for
Open the door
[Instrumental, Organ Solo, Drum Fills]
[Bridge]
Space and time to get in line
If we’re going to find
Who we’re looking for
Open the door
[Verse 3]
Loving the day in the sun ray: part of be
A one world symphony
You and me
Part of be
[Chorus]
We’re an “of this world inhabitant”
With an alien perception (interpretation)
Not knowing why we’re meant
Or finding satisfaction (finding satisfaction)
[Bridge]
Space and time to get in line
If we’re going to find
Who we’re looking for
Open the door
[Instrumental, Harmonica Solo]
[Outro]
Role: Parts of the whole
Goal: whole
[End]
A SCIENCE LESSON
Global warming is caused by an increase in thermal energy in the climate system. The Earth is a climate system. Many subsystems make up our climate. Chaos theory emphasizes the complexity and nonlinearity of dynamic systems. You are part of the system. Everything you do impacts the planet.
Human induced climate change is an exponential component of an unordered system (chaos theory). Chaos theory plays a role in understanding the dynamics and potential unpredictability of social-ecological systems’ impact on climate change. Social-ecological systems encompass the interconnectedness of human societies and the ecosystems they are part of, and their behavior is influenced by a myriad of factors, including human activities, policies, resource use, and environmental changes. Chaos theory contributes insights into the complexity, sensitivity to initial conditions, and potential nonlinearities within these systems. Incorporating chaos theory into forecasting models for social-ecological systems helps researchers and policymakers recognize the limitations of linear thinking and deterministic approaches. Embracing complexity and uncertainty can lead to more robust and adaptive strategies for addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change within the context of human societies and ecosystems.
Climate change is primarily driven by the escalation of thermal energy affecting biogeophysical and socio-economic systems. While biogeophysical factors can be studied using math, physics, and historical records, socio-economic systems pose greater challenges due to the unpredictable consequences of human behavior and inexplicable consumer choices, exacerbating tipping points and feedback loops.
* Our climate model employs chaos theory to comprehensively consider human impacts and projects a potential global average temperature increase of 9℃ above pre-industrial levels.