Nonlinearity
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CORE DEFINITION
Output is not proportional to input. A tiny input can lead to a huge output (butterfly effect), while a huge input may produce only a tiny output (saturation effect).
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
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Reject linearity. The world is not linear. Doubling effort does not necessarily double results. Look for the system's 'tipping point' (minimal input, maximal return) and 'critical point' (further input is useless), and avoid the trap of linear thinking.
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In nonlinear systems, output is not a linear superposition of inputs; the superposition principle fails. Small inputs can be amplified through feedback (butterfly effect), while large inputs may enter saturation. Critical points and tipping points are hallmarks of nonlinear response.
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