How is the butterfly effect applied to social phenomena? In what ways did Bouazizi's actions lead to the Tunisian revolution and how is this related to the butterfly effect?
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. While the butterfly effect is generally applied to physical phenomena, the idea is that a relatively small change in a specific location can have far-ranging effects over both time and distance. In December 2010, street demonstrations, labor strikes, and other acts of civil resistance swept through Tunisia. The demonstrators met strong resistance from their government. The protests eventually resulted in the overthrow of the autocratic president Ben Ali after 23 years in power. The trigger for the protests was the self-immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi. Bouazizi was a young street vendor who claimed he had been harassed and humiliated by authorities. Because of this harassment, Bouazizi set himself on fire and died from his injuries 18 days later. Such events are not only important in themselves but so too are the counteractions by other individuals and larger organizations.
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