Criminal Law Library Blog
INTRODUCTION
Change is the driving force behind everything—from the expansion of the universe to the evolution of life and the rise and fall of civilizations. It fuels both entropy, which pushes systems toward disorder, and evolution, which shapes complexity and adaptation. But is change simply a consequence of these forces, or is it the deeper, underlying principle guiding all transformation?
Understanding the dynamic interplay between change, entropy, and evolution reveals the hidden patterns that shape our world from biology and technology to law and society. Entropy (disorder) and complexity (organized structure) may seem like opposites, but they often coexist in dynamic systems. Complexity emerges from change, but without constant energy or adaptation, entropy eventually dominates. In this posting we explore these relationships across living systems, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, business, legal systems, and libraries.