A new theoretical study proposes a way the universe can increase in complexity without violating established laws of thermodynamics. Mathematician Ginestra Bianconi’s research within a quantum gravity framework called Gravity from Entropy suggests that while overall entropy rises with cosmic expansion, entropy *within* specific volumes may decrease.
The study, led by mathematician Ginestra Bianconi, offers a potential explanation for how the Universe can grow more complex without breaking the second law of thermodynamics. Bianconi utilized a quantum gravity framework known as “Gravity from Entropy” to explore this concept.
According to the research, the total entropy of the Universe may actually increase as space expands. However, simultaneously, entropy within each unit of volume could be falling. This decline in local entropy, the study posits, creates the necessary conditions for structures like galaxies, stars, and planets – and ultimately life – to emerge despite an overall rise in cosmic entropy.
The findings suggest a dynamic interplay between expansion and localized order. Bianconi’s work provides a theoretical basis for understanding how complexity can arise within a universe governed by increasing disorder, potentially offering new insights into the fundamental nature of reality and the conditions necessary for life's existence.
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