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242 | David Krakauer on Complexity, Agency, and Information

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Entropy, Emergence, and Agency

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between entropy, the second law of thermodynamics, and the emergence of complex systems. It discusses how agency and purpose can arise from low entropy conditions and the implications of replicators and error correction on evolution. Through examples from physics and biology, the chapter highlights the significance of broken symmetry and the concept of emergence, arguing for a pluralistic approach to understanding complex phenomena.

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