Illustration by Sherif Arafa Physical processes and laws – e.g. the Second Law of Thermodynamics – determine (at least in certain respects) and shape social and political processes. The Second […]
war-cycles
Why Regularities and Patterns in War Dynamics went unnoticed.
In above figure, four accelerating war cycles are shown that can be identified during the period 1480-1945. Each cycle consists of a relatively stable period, followed by a systemic war […]
DISSIPATIVE STRUCTURES EXPLAINED: PART 5, SOME IMPLICATIONS
In this series of five posts, I explain the workings and implications of dissipative structures that regulate kinetic activity (wars) in our System. The series consists of five parts and […]
Social Entropy
Entropy in social systems appears – manifests itself – as tensions. Entropy in social systems appears – manifests itself – as tensions. Tensions – ‘social entropy’ – are generated by […]
On the Thermodynamics of War and Social Evolution
Global4cast has published a new study with the title “On the Thermodynamics of war and Social Evolution“, which provides the scientific explanation for patterns in war dynamics that were discussed […]
