TL;DR
This paper discusses how cats can land on their feet by changing shape, illustrating the importance of adaptive control in mechanical systems and challenging purely mechanical explanations.
Contribution
It introduces a framework that models cats as shape-changing systems, providing insights into adaptive control mechanisms beyond traditional mechanics.
Findings
Cats can land on their feet by shape-changing maneuvers.
Shape-changing models better explain observed cat landings.
Adaptive control principles can be applied to mechanical systems.
Abstract
If we consider a cat to be an isolated mechanical system governed by T-invariant mechanics, then its ability to land on its feet after being released from rest is incomprehensible. It is more appropriate to treat the cat as a creature that can change its shape in order to accomplish a purpose. Within that framework we can construct a useful and informative of the observed motion. One can learn from this example.
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Taxonomy
TopicsTheology and Philosophy of Evil · Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies · Paranormal Experiences and Beliefs