On: Information Is Physics

[csomar]

I think the next step for physics could be potentially in establishing the link between abstract information and what is perceived as "real matter".

[uoaei → csomar]

This is a good first place to start:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-organization

Forms can be quantified by the entropy with respect to its component parts -- generally, the more ordered, the less entropy. Constructing things broadly corresponds to reducing the entropy of the set of configurations of the components.

[killjoywashere → csomar]

See thermal physics, which combines statistical mechanics and thermodynamics:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_physics

For a computation focused example, see Schneier's essay on strength of a 256-bit symmetric cipher:

https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2009/09/the_doghouse_...

Edit for completeness: rest energy converts to mass as follows: E = m*c^2

[goatlover → csomar]

So a form of Platonic realism? The abstract stuff forms the structure of matter.

[fixf → csomar]

Self squared dragons and monstrous moonshine.

[fixf → fixf]

I find it amusing that I didn't say anything for OR against, just mentioned them and that apparently someone 'disagrees.' With what, an inaccuracy? Then post a reply. Just voting says: I don't get it.