IPI Talk - Florian Neukart, University of Leiden, Saturday, 24 May 2025

IPI lecture - Florian Neukart, University of Leiden, The Netherlands

Our next IPI Talk will be on Saturday, 24^th of May. at 17.00 London time. 

Title: Gravity and the Fabric of Information: Exploring the Geometry-Information Duality

Abstract:

What if gravity is not only shaped by energy and matter but also by information? In this talk, I will present recent research introducing an informational stress-energy tensor derived from quantum entanglement entropy, which contributes directly to gravitational dynamics. This leads to calculable corrections to Newton’s constant and black hole masses, effects rooted in quantum information rather than classical fields. We will explore how this framework connects geometry and information at a fundamental level and what it could mean for our understanding of spacetime, cosmology, and the unification of physics.

Author: Florian Neukart

BIO: Florian Neukart is a professor of quantum computing at the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science and the Chief Product Officer at Terra Quantum AG. His work spans applied quantum computing, AI, and foundational physics. He is the author of over 120 scientific publications and several books and, besides working on quantum technologies, focuses on how quantum information may underpin the physical laws governing our universe.

24^th of May @ 17.00 London time. Online ZOOM lecture – a link will be emailed to the IPI members.

 

Teleological Physics & Duality

IPI member, Paul Abbotts' working paper on Teleological Physics & Duality.

Teleological physics is therefore the study of order, structure patterns, symmetry, goals and the fact that there is an underlying mechanism to the universe and reality which is preordained and gives meaning to life. Non-teleological physics states that there is no ultimate pattern to reality, that life is inherently meaningless and has no purpose and is based upon randomness, entropy (information), non-symmetry and the lack of an ultimate pattern to causality. These two concepts are united through the paradigm of duality. 

Read the PDF article in full here.

Is our universe the ultimate computer?

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  Study introduces a new way to think about gravity - not just as a pull, but as something that happens when the universe is trying to stay organised
• Gravity is the result of a computational process within the universe
• Gravity may be caused by the way matter is organised in the universe

Whether we are simply characters in an advanced virtual world is a much-debated theory, challenging previous thinking about the universe and our existence.  

The possibility that the entire universe is informational in nature and resembles a computational process is a popular theory among a number of well-known figures including Elon Musk. The thinking comes from within a branch of science known as information physics, which suggests physical reality is actually made up of structured information.

In an article published in AIP Advances and included in the journal’s ‘Editor’s Picks’, Dr Melvin Vopson presents findings which indicate that gravity or gravitational force is the result of a computational process within the universe.

He suggests that gravity might actually be caused by how information about matter is organised in the universe. Using the second law of information dynamics, he indicates that matter and objects in space may be being pulled together because the universe is trying to keep information tidy and compressed.

Read full article here. 

IPI Talk - Shoshauna Gauvin, University of Waterloo , 12 April 2025

IPI lecture - Shoshauna Gauvin, University of Waterloo / Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Waterloo, Canada

Our next IPI Talk will be on Saturday, 12^th of April at 17.00 London time. 

Title: Ricci Flow, Dual Affine Geometry, and Black Hole Thermodynamics

Abstract: Recent studies have demonstrated that entropy maximization can re-create classical and quantum dynamical laws akin to the principles of stationary action. This begs the question; can entropic dynamics reveal a richer structure to our universe.
This presentation will introduce established theory of Ricci Flow, the geometric process that evolves Riemannian metrics. We introduce the works of Perelman’s W-Functional, the key insight that helped resolve the Poincare Conjecture which demonstrates how to manage or resolve singularities in a Riemannian Geometry. We apply these principles to Dual Affine Geometries that demonstrate novel results regarding black hole curvature evolution and more specifically the behavior of Black Hole Thermodynamics through a Ricci-Flow like relaxation process. We will demonstrate that by using a measure of entropic time one can more rigorously derive the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian structure in a Dual Affine Geometry whereby Lorentzian behavior is an emergent property without switching from an all-positive metric to a Lorentzian metric (a la Wick Rotation). In doing so we demonstrate emergent Lorentzian behavior without violating the “no-blow-up in finite time” requirements of Ricci Flow. Lastly, we will touch upon common criticism of “Physics from Fisher Information” particularly its excessive flexibility, lack of uniqueness and a lack of predictive power, providing potential avenues to more rigorously include Fisher Information as a theoretical framework.    

Speaker: Shoshauna Gauvin

BIO: Shoshauna Gauvin is a theoretical physics graduate student at the University of Waterloo in partnership with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Canada. Prior to pursuing theoretical physics, Shoshauna served as a Captain in the Royal Canadian Air Force specializing in Signals Analysis, Cryptography, and designing and validating space weapons systems. Her background education includes an undergraduate training in Astrophysics, graduate training and research on space systems at Queen’s University and the Royal Military College of Canada, and extensive formal training in a variety of efforts from the Canadian Armed Forces. Prior to releasing from the military, she served in several senior roles including as an instructor and later director for post-undergraduate engineering training for junior officers and as the senior technical advisor (J6) for the entire Canadian mission against ISIS in Iraq. Shoshauna leverages this unique background in applying information-centric techniques to examine theoretical physics. She is particularly interested in researching Dual Affine Geometries and Entropy Maximization to explore our current theoretical deficit.

12^th of April @ 17.00 London time. Online ZOOM lecture – a link will be emailed to the IPI members.

Synopsis by Deepseek of VanCampens Law of Functionality

Synopsis of VanCampen’s General Law of Functionality

VanCampen’s General Law of Functionality, as outlined in the paper, is a comprehensive framework that bridges physics, biology, and social systems to explain the role of **information** in sustaining and optimizing functionality in both natural and man-made systems. The law posits that **information** is a fundamental physical entity, equivalent to **energy** and **mass**, and is essential for maintaining order and reducing entropy (disorder) in living systems.

Key Concepts:

1. Information as a Physical Entity:

- Information is not just abstract; it has physical properties and can be quantified.

- Information, energy, and mass are interdependent and equivalent, forming the Mass-Energy-Information (M/E/I) equivalence principle.

- Information is necessary for the functionality of all living systems, from cells to societies.

2. Entropy and Negentropy:

   - Entropy represents disorder or the unavailability of useful energy/information.

   - Negentropy represents order or the availability of useful energy/information.

   - Living systems thrive by converting high-entropy energy (e.g., sunlight, food) into low-entropy energy (e.g., photosynthesis, metabolism), thereby sustaining order.

3. Functionality and Dysfunctionality:

   - Functionality is achieved when a system operates within the boundaries of Realimiteit (the natural limits of reality) and uses optimal information to maintain order.

   - Dysfunctionality occurs when systems exceed these boundaries, leading to increased entropy and disorder. This is often caused by information deficits (e.g., misinformation, censorship) or information overload.

4. Feedback Loops and Cybernetics:

- Feedback loops are crucial for maintaining system functionality. They allow systems to adjust and self-correct based on information.

- Cybernetics studies how systems use feedback to regulate themselves, emphasizing the importance of optimal information for control and communication.

5. Social Entropy:

- Social systems, like physical systems, are subject to entropy. Social entropy occurs when there is a lack of transparency, misinformation, or suppression of information, leading to disorder and dysfunction.

- Positive interdependence (cooperation) reduces social entropy, while negative interdependence (competition) increases it.

6. VanCampen’s Law in Practice:

- The law can be applied to various systems, including organizations, governments, and industries, to assess their functionality.

- Algorithms are proposed to quantify functionality and dysfunctionality based on the relationship between information, energy, and mass.

- Empirical testing in industries (e.g., oil terminals) has shown that quantifying information growth can help detect gaps and optimize performance.

 Practical Applications:

- Early Warning Systems: Tools like the Early Warning Information Deficit Center can be used to detect real-time information gaps in systems, helping to prevent dysfunctionality.

- Decision-Making: By applying VanCampen’s Law, decision-makers can ensure that systems operate within the boundaries of Realimiteit, using optimal information to maintain order and sustainability.

- Social Systems: The law can be used to analyze and improve social systems by promoting transparency, cooperation, and the free flow of information, thereby reducing social entropy.

Conclusion:

VanCampen’s General Law of Functionality provides a holistic framework for understanding and optimizing the functionality of living systems. By treating information as a fundamental physical entity equivalent to energy and mass, the law offers a new perspective on how systems can maintain order and reduce entropy. The practical applications of this law, from early warning systems to decision-making tools, highlight its potential to improve the functionality of both natural and man-made systems.

How to Use VanCampen’s General Law of Functionality:

1. Identify the System: Determine the system you want to analyze (e.g., an organization, a government, a biological system).

2. Quantify Information: Measure the amount and quality of information available to the system. Identify any information deficits or overloads.

3. Assess Entropy: Evaluate the level of disorder (entropy) in the system. Look for signs of dysfunctionality, such as inefficiency, misinformation, or lack of transparency.

4. Apply Feedback Loops: Ensure that the system has effective feedback mechanisms to self-correct and maintain order.

5. Optimize Information: Use the principles of optimal information and Realimiteit to guide decision-making and system design.

6. Monitor and Adjust: Continuously monitor the system’s functionality and make adjustments as needed to maintain order and reduce entropy.

By following these steps, you can apply VanCampen’s General Law of Functionality to improve the performance and sustainability of any system.

IPI Talk - Tejinder Singh, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, 8 Feb. 2025

Title: Do we live in a 6D space-time, and are the extra dimensions timelike?

Abstract:

The E8 x E8 octonionic theory of unification suggests that our universe is six dimensional and that the two extra dimensions are timelike. This in principle offers an explanation of the quantum nonlocality puzzle, also known as the EPR paradox. Quantum systems access all six dimensions whereas classical systems such as detectors experience only four dimensions. Therefore, correlated quantum events which are timelike separated in 6D can appear to be spacelike separated, and hence nonlocal, when projected to 4D. Our lack of awareness of the extra timelike dimensions creates the illusion of nonlocality whereas in reality the communication obeys special relativity and is local. In principle, this idea can be tested experimentally.

Author: Tejinder Singh

BIO:

Tejinder received his Masters in Physics from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi in 1984 and his PhD in physics in 1989 from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) Mumbai. He worked as an academic Professor at TIFR until retirement in 2022. Previously he also served as postdoctoral fellow at ICTP Trieste, 1989-90 and he is currently Visiting Professor at IUCAA Pune. Tejinder’s research interests are in quantum foundations, quantum gravity, and the unification of forces.

Url: https://www.tifr.res.in/~tpsingh

8^th of Feb.@ 16.00 London time. Online ZOOM lecture – a link will be emailed to the IPI members.

Meet Willow.

Willow is so fast that it seems to borrow processing power from parallel realities. Its work confirms the theory of the multiverse put forward by David Deutsch,” said Hartmut Neven, founder of Google Quantum AI.

IPI Poster presented at AAS 245

IPI member and researcher, Jose C. Gómez, presented a new Iposter at the prestigious AAS 245 Meeting. In this work, he continued exploring Structural Units (SU) with the aim of introducing their study to the scientific community. At the same time, Jose tried to explain them in an accessible way so that anyone with some knowledge of physics and mathematics can understand them.

The Iposter format allows for great versatility, so we invite you to navigate and interact with it through the various links included. 

For any questions or clarifications, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Jose: jccazorla39@gmail.com. Link to the Iposter below.

https://aas245-aas.ipostersessions.com/default.aspx?s=24-9A-29-AB-D3-F2-CA-61-EA-46-98-E1-B2-6A-8F-4E&guestview=true

IPI lecture on 11th of Jan. 2025 - Clifford Ellgen on Particle Knots and Entropic Dynamics

IPI lecture - Clifford Ellgen, Ordinal ResearchInstitute, USA

Our next IPI Talk will be on Saturday, 11^th of Jan. at 16.00 London time. 

Title: Knot Physics: Particle Knots and Entropic Dynamics

Abstract:

Knot Physics is a geometric approach to quantum gravity. Many theories of quantum gravity attempt to make general relativity into a particle theory. By contrast, Knot Physics makes quantum field theory into a geometric theory. To accomplish this, we assume that spacetime is a branched manifold that is embedded in a higher dimensional space. The manifold can be knotted, and those knots are elementary particles. The branches of the spacetime manifold are under-constrained. Subject to constraints, branch behavior maximizes entropy. We show how entropy maximization produces all the forces with their corresponding gauge groups. In addition, there is a natural relationship between quantum and classical behavior that is mediated by entropy maximization.

Author: Clifford Ellgen

BIO: Cliff Ellgen is the lead researcher at Ordinal Research Institute. His work focuses on geometric approaches to quantum gravity. He has been developing Knot Physics with several collaborators. He graduated from Caltech with a degree in mathematics.

11^th of Jan @ 16.00 London time. Online ZOOM lecture – a link will be emailed to the IPI members.

Dear members of IPI,

I've been writing books since 2006, when I was 15, and I've been doing it ever since. More than 20 books have been published. The latest and most important book of my career, which I'm still working on, is my multi-volume first-person novel. Four volumes have been published so far and I'm currently working on the fifth.

The first volume of the novel is about what a Spirit is and why it is so often mentioned in mythologies, stories, religions, that there are different Spirits: evil and good. Who they are and what it is and how they communicate with us through signs and through people, how and when a Spirit can enter someone. (Full book is here, free to download https://akinformation.com/Alexandr_Korol_book_compressed.pdf)

The second volume is devoted to deciphering the sacred matrix and geometry hidden in various sacred religious scriptures. If you have ever been interested in such things, you will be very impressed by the second volume, because there are not just some assumptions and undisclosed theories, but concrete facts. (Full book is here, free to download https://akinformation.com/Alexandr_Korol_book2_compressed.pdf)

The third volume goes into detail about what simulation is, that we live in simulation, what virtual reality is, what a system is. In this volume you learn that in all religions, even in Christianity, when there is mention of God or the Mother of God - it is actually all sacred language - and that we are moving towards the future in which we were created, and that the Mother of God is the system in which we live, and God is the system that is even higher, and He created the Mother of God so that God together with the Mother of God, that is, these two systems, would grow into a new system, that is, the "Son of God”. This topic is very subliminally and much more deeply developed in the text of the third volume. (Full book is here, free to download https://akinformation.com/Alexandr_Korol_book3_compressed.pdf)

In Volume 4, using a comparative mythology approach, I find that mythological religious accounts often mention that there are three worlds: heaven, earth, and the underworld. And also that there are three gods: the God of Earth, the God of Heaven, and the God of the Underworld. Volume 4 reveals what these are, what the nature of the Underworld is, how it works, and most importantly, what the Underworld is and who Baphomet is. (Full book is here, free to download https://akinformation.com/Alexandr_Korol_book4_compressed.pdf)

I'm working on volume five now, where I'm going to touch on the subject of death, what the afterlife is, what there is after death, what rebirth is, resurrection, referring to all the mythological stories, and who the sun God is and how he "controls" the seasons. 

Looking forward to hearing your opinions and comments.

Alexandr Korol