Hi TOKers, I hope folks are getting geared up for the holiday with good cheer. I have often noted that "energy is the ultimate common denominator" and, in that light, I found this article helpful: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__bigthink.com_life_free-2Denergy-2Dbiochemistry-2Dg-2Dh-2Dts_&d=DwICAg&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=wjF8cZoiFchamTuxBdDEmw&m=CJ-AWcydGotfBnx3u_FRgPnJZONOyQrzZQZNvDxfSEU&s=FxpLovnCnxMqXxEqMEUJj-16Ey9wz71YEB-v868iAvs&e= One way to frame complexification is in terms of "negative entropy" or negentropy. This article shows the basic relationship between negative entropy, energy (heat and free), and biological organization in a pretty simple way. Best, Gregg ___________________________________________ Gregg Henriques, Ph.D. Professor Department of Graduate Psychology 216 Johnston Hall MSC 7401 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA 22807 (540) 568-7857 (phone) (540) 568-4747 (fax) Be that which enhances dignity and well-being with integrity. Check out the Unified Theory Of Knowledge homepage at: https://www.unifiedtheoryofknowledge.org/ ############################ To unsubscribe from the TOK-SOCIETY-L list: write to: mailto:[log in to unmask] or click the following link: http://listserv.jmu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=TOK-SOCIETY-L&A=1