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Newsletter Nr. 1.401
Amsterdam, August 29, 2025


Is Entropy Really Disorder? What the Early Universe Teaches Us - Frank Visser / ChatGPT

If you've read any popular science book—or even Ken Wilber's writings—you've probably come across the idea that entropy equals disorder. The Second Law of Thermodynamics, we are told, says that the universe is running down into chaos. Spiritual writers often add that this trend needs to be balanced by an opposite force, some kind of cosmic Eros pulling things toward order and complexity.

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https://www.integralworld.net/visser564.html



The deeper issue with Ken Wilber's metatheories - Jan Krikke

The deeper issue is Wilber's engagement, or lack thereof, with Eastern spiritual traditions. Like many in the West, Wilber has shown little awareness of the social and cultural conditions in which Eastern spiritual traditions emerged and developed. I asked ChatGPT if this is a fair criticism. Below is its response.

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https://www.integralworld.net/krikke18.html