I believe that analyzing the motion of a pendulum is par for the course in introductory college physics.
I believe that analyzing the motion of a pendulum is par for the course in introductory college physics.
Not an accepted theory — or even a well-developed concept — but it certainly bears resemblance to the ideas laid out by Wolfram in his "A New Kind of Science".
Knowing is half the battle.
Shades here of Marshall Brain's "Manna", as at [en.wikipedia.org]