Why Everything in the Universe Turns More Complex

New Proposal Suggests Complexity Increases Over Time

📅 Published: April 2, 2025
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CST Commentary:
This article discusses a new proposal suggesting that complexity in the universe increases over time, not just in living organisms but also in the nonliving world. The idea posits that evolution is a general principle governing the universe, where entities are selected based on their functional information .

In the Cosmic Seed Theory (CST) framework, this perspective aligns with the view that the universe's complexity arises from localized processes rather than a singular origin event. CST posits that galaxies undergo localized "Big Bangs," leading to the development of complex structures without the need for a universe-wide explosion. This model allows for the natural emergence of complexity over time.

The proposal supports the CST perspective that the universe's complexity is an inherent feature, arising from the continuous evolution of functional information in both living and nonliving systems.