The Surprising Link Between Human Consciousness and Entropy
A study published in 2016 suggests that human consciousness could be a side effect of the brain's tendency to maximize disorder, similar to the principle of entropy. The researchers propose that consciousness arises naturally as the brain moves towards a state of entropy, where there is a high number of possible configurations of interactions between brain networks. However, the study's small sample size and the need for replication in larger studies limit the conclusions that can be drawn. Nonetheless, the research provides a starting point for further investigation into the relationship between brain organization and consciousness.