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Ridiculous. What next? The 'balance of an atom' is a totally wrong concept and the universe is about to crumble?

No, because an atom is in balance.

An atom has a set number of protons, neutrons, and electrons, which will not change unless acted upon by an outside force.

And the motion of electrons is totally predictable?

And what exactly are the 'outside forces' when it comes to the closed system which we refer to as 'nature'?

Generally human activity is considered to be outside the closed system.

You and I are thinking about this totally differently. Humans and their activities can create new variables, but nature will adjust to that. We are an inseparable part of nature. So are our activities.

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