A multimedia introduction to chaos

With the advent of truly fast, but relatively inexpensive, personal computers, one can easily perform a desktop numerical experiment for some of the simplest chaotic dynamical systems, and view the animated dynamics “on-the-fly”. When incorporated with sound effects, learning the basic ideas behind the seemingly complex behavior this way can be an enjoyable experience. Here, we will give a poor manʹs version of how multimedia can aid in oneʹs understanding of this exploding field. Along the way, we will also give a brief indication on the possible connection between KAM theorem and phyllotaxis, the leaf arrangement, in botany.