By showing that certain deterministic systems have formal predictability limits, Ed put the last nail in the coffin of the Cartesian universe and fomented what some have called the third scientific revolution of the 20th century, following on the heels of relativity and quantum physics... He was also a perfect gentleman, and through his intelligence, integrity and humility set a very high standard for his and succeeding generations.

Kerry Emanuel (2009) in: "Edward Lorenz, father of chaos theory and butterfly effect, dies at 90". in: MIT News, April 16, 2008. (online) - About