The Physics of Coherence: Energy Flow, Entropy, and Structural Integrity
Coherence in physical systems is governed by the principles of energy flow, entropy, and structural integrity. Understanding how energy moves through a system, how disorder increases or decreases, and what maintains the strength of the system’s structure provides crucial insight into how coherence is established and sustained.
This page introduces core ideas and frameworks to explore how these physical concepts influence relational coherence, providing a foundation for clear connections and robust frameworks, much like in well-structured physical systems.
Relational Coherence: Three Key Dimensions
The Mechanism:
Energy Flow: The dynamic force that sustains all relationships. The system's life depends on optimizing the pathway of this flow.
Structural Pattern: The defining, self-referential logic of the relationships within the system. This pattern determines the system's stability and ability to adapt.
The Measure:
Entropy Cost: The quantifiable amount of energy (time, attention, resources) lost due to structural misalignment. The goal is the continuous minimization of this cost.
Coherence Score: The numerical measure of the system's ability to maintain high Vector Alignment amid low Entropy Cost.
The Metric:
The Structural Formula: The Coherence Score quantifies Structural Integrity and is defined as the ratio of Vector Alignment to Entropy Cost. High coherence means the system is maximizing its intended purpose (Vector Alignment) while minimizing the energy wasted (Entropy Cost) to sustain itself.
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