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

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Equilibrium in Systems and Society

Equilibrium, originating from physics and game theory, signifies stability where systems settle into a mode without individual parts affecting the outcome. In physics, it alludes to objects at different temperatures reaching a common temperature. In game theory, players cannot change strategies for better outcomes. The concept extends to society, indicating that individual values have minimal impact unless implemented as societal constraints, like laws.

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