Least Action and Complex Self-Organization

In this 1-hour 14-minute external seminar from CLEA, Free University of Brussels (VUB), Dr. Georgi Georgiev explores the principle of least action and its fundamental role in complex self-organization. Discover how dynamic systems out of equilibrium develop structure and complexity through positive feedback loops. Follow along as Georgiev presents compelling simulations and models demonstrating power law relationships between system size and complexity across various domains—from stellar evolution to economic development. Learn about energy rate density as a measure of complexity, agent-based modeling techniques, and phase transitions in self-organizing systems. The seminar connects mathematical principles with philosophical concepts, including parallels to Dao philosophy, while providing insights into how the least action principle might explain the accelerating complexity observed throughout cosmic evolution, from galaxy formation to human technological advancement.