Infogenesis

In this series, I dive into the science and philosophy of information, exploring its profound role in the universe. Information, more fundamental than matter or energy, may underlie everything from cosmic evolution to human consciousness. I’ll challenge how we understand information, asking questions about its meaning, existence, and connection to reality itself. Read the rest

In this post, I introduce Claude Shannon, the "father of information theory." His work revolutionized how we understand communication, enabling everything from digital technology to modern AI. Learn about Shannon’s contributions, including data quantification, error-correction, and how his concept of entropy reshaped information theory—forming the foundation of today’s communications systems and artificial intelligence. Read the rest

Clearly, what constitutes 'information' depends heavily on the lens we use. But does its fullest power, the kind that shapes stories and triggers change, require the final level of meaning-making only a mind can provide? Read the rest

The subject of this blog post is, once again, “information.” Or, more specifically, the current theory that is gaining in popularity, that information itself is a fundamental property of nature i.e., reality. Read the rest

This post explores Tom Stonier's theory that information, alongside matter and energy, is a fundamental building block of the universe. Learn how information acts as a cosmic blueprint, guiding the organization of matter and energy, and why recognizing information’s role could reshape our understanding of everything from life to the cosmos. Read the rest

It turns out that information is not just something we use to describe what we had for breakfast or celestial mechanics. Nope. It now seems that Information might be just as fundamental as matter and energy! Read the rest

For centuries, we've viewed the universe through the lens of matter, the substance of both stars and stones; and energy, the force that drives motion and change. These have long been considered the fundamental building blocks of reality. But what if there's a third element, one that's just as essential, just as powerful? What if information isn't just something we create, but something that creates us, that shapes the very reality we inhabit? Read the rest

What if the universe isn’t just a story of loss and disorder, but also one of emergence - where new patterns form from old ones, and where meaning finds its foothold in the rubble? Read the rest

The 9th blog post in my ongoing series about "information." Within I try to answer the question, "What is information?" Read the rest