noun
- a hypothetical force or tendency toward increasing complexity, organization, and life in the universe; the opposite of entropy.
Usage: technical; philosophy of science; transhumanism
Examples
- Some transhumanists believe that extropy drives technological progress and human advancement.
- The concept of extropy challenges the second law of thermodynamics by suggesting order can increase in isolated systems.
- Extropy is often discussed in futurist circles as a counterforce to universal decay.
- The extropy movement advocates for life extension and the expansion of human capabilities through technology.