A theoretical framework proposing dual entropic drives as fundamental organizing principles
Classical thermodynamic entropy: $\frac{dS}{dt} \geq 0$
Information entropy: $\frac{dS_{info}}{dt} \leq 0$ (Vopson's Law)
of universe unexplained by Standard Model
of universe driving accelerated expansion
integration in current physics frameworks
Where $\sigma_{irr} \geq 0$ represents irreversible entropy production
Where $\Phi$ is integrated information and $\mu$ is information potential
Where $I$ is information content in bits, providing a testable prediction for particle-antiparticle annihilation experiments.
Mass of 1 bit of information
Bits in 1 gram of matter
Bits stored in observable universe
Standard dark matter models predict specific velocity profiles. EPO predicts that rotation curves should correlate with galactic information complexity rather than just baryonic mass distribution.
JWST observations show galaxies formed earlier and more massive than ΛCDM predictions. EPO's information-driven structure formation naturally explains accelerated early galaxy assembly.
Gravitational lensing should correlate with information complexity maps derived from observable properties, not just mass distribution.
Particle-antiparticle annihilation should show measurable mass discrepancy corresponding to information content.
Integrated Information Theory metrics
Observable information integration
Consciousness thresholds
The EPO framework represents 14+ years of theoretical development by Paul Phillips, beginning with philosophical studies at Drew University. This work synthesizes insights from information theory, consciousness studies, and modern physics to address fundamental questions about the nature of reality.