Reply #39: In a universe of electrons and selfish genes-The MaximumPowerPrinciple

[jmcgowanjm]

Natural Born Liars

In order to understand our future, we must first understand
our evolutionary history. It is a difficult subject to learn
because we are genetically biased against knowing our
true natures.

The Maximum Power Principle states that all open
systems (Bernard cells, ecosystems, people, societies,
etc.) evolve to degrade as much energy as possible
while allowing for the continued existence of the larger
systems they are part
of.

"The human mind evolved to believe in gods... Acceptance of
the supernatural conveyed a great advantage
throughout prehistory, when the brain was evolving. Thus it is
in sharp contrast to which was developed as a
product of the modern age and is not underwritten by
genetic algorithms."
-- E.O. Wilson

http://dieoff.org/page193.htm