Could the universe be governed by a law we haven’t discovered yet? Mineralogist Robert Hazen and astrobiologist Michael Wong propose a new rule—the law of increasing functional information—to explain why complex systems evolve and why complexity keeps emerging over time. For more, check out the <a href="https://www.wgbh.org/podcasts/particles-of-thought/extended-interview-a-missing-law-of-nature-with-bob-hazen-and-mike-wong">extended interview</a> with Robert Hazen and Michael Wong. Learn more about <a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/">NOVA</a> and subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjHz5SVHeMT0AViCYZvsGDA">YouTube </a>channel. 

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A New Law of Nature? | Robert Hazen & Michael Wong

APR 1, 20262 MIN
NOVA Presents

A New Law of Nature? | Robert Hazen & Michael Wong

APR 1, 20262 MIN

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Could the universe be governed by a law we haven’t discovered yet? Mineralogist Robert Hazen and astrobiologist Michael Wong propose a new rule—the law of increasing functional information—to explain why complex systems evolve and why complexity keeps emerging over time.For more, check out the extended interview with Robert Hazen and Michael Wong.Learn more about NOVA and subscribe to our YouTube channel.