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56. The Thermodynamics of Meaning (w/ David Wolpert)

Metamodern Spirituality

CHAPTER

Complexity of Semantic Information and Thermodynamic Perspectives

The chapter delves into the complexity of semantic information, intelligence, behavior, and relationships within a thermodynamic perspective, discussing the measurement challenges and models in non-equilibrium statistical physics. It explores the concept of meaning and how it relates to tools, viability, and individuality within systems like chemotactic bacteria. The discussion extends to evolutionary game theory, ethics, and human emotions, examining how semantic information is linked to major evolutionary transitions and the profound history of human meaning.

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