In some cases ambiguous models seem to provide a very effective description of complicated systems. Is there a theory of ambiguous systems. In particular the last topic, indicated some realations between resonances of complicated physical systems and human behavoir. Over the last couple of years we tried to find out if the nonlinear resonances can be found in human behavior, i.e. if humans react very sensitive when confronted with their own physical appearance and preferences. This is called a cognitive resonance.
Preliminary results suggest that cognitive resonances exist.
In one study, we investigate student homepages and use the material to teach mathematics to students at risk. Mirrowing material from their own home pages seems to increase both the attention span and the memorization of the students significantly. So far there are no formal publications but we published a technical report and papers in conference proceedings. The research on nonlinear resonane spectroscopy is supported by the the U.S. Office of Naval Research under Grant No. By studying the singular motion of the human arm, we hope to find that the rest periods between arm contraction and extension are not predictable, infinetely chaotic.