A Thermodynamic Framework for Societal Energy, Complexity, and Migration
Abstract
Title: A Thermodynamic Framework for Societal Energy, Complexity, and Migration Description: This work presents a unified thermodynamic meta-theory of society, modeling human systems as non-equilibrium energy-processing structures. It integrates class-based energy consumption and production, infrastructure density, logistics throughput, complexity dynamics, entropy, and migration. The framework is grounded in physical principles, uses Unicode-formatted mathematical notation, and is designed for simulation and empirical calibration. It offers a scalable foundation for analyzing societal evolution, collapse, and transformation under energy constraints.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Sustainability and Ecological Systems Analysis
Complex Systems and Dynamics
Global Energy and Sustainability Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 2 February 2026
- Document type
- Preprint