A Thermodynamic Framework for Societal Energy, Complexity, and Migration

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Authors: Peter Marchl
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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