A Brief Introduction to the Insights and Concepts of the Theory of Entropicity (ToE) - A Bold New Way of Understanding the Universe

The Theory of Entropicity (ToE) is a theoretical physics framework proposed in 2025 by researcher John Onimisi Obidi.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

It is a “Grand Unified Theory” candidate that fundamentally redefines the nature of entropy. Instead of treating entropy as a statistical measure of disorder or information uncertainty (as in classical thermodynamics or information theory), the ToE posits that entropy is the fundamental, physical field that makes up the fabric of reality.[1][3][4][5][6][7][9][10][11][12]

Here are the key concepts and implications of the theory:

1. Core Premise: Entropy as a Fundamental Field

In standard physics, entropy is a property of a system (like temperature or pressure).[2][3][7] In the Theory of Entropicity, entropy is an active, dynamic field (often referred to as an “ontological scalar field”) that permeates the universe.[3][5][6]

Old View: Entropy is a byproduct of physical processes (disorder increases over time).

ToE View: Entropy is the cause of physical processes.[1][2][3][5][6][9][13] Matter, energy, and forces are just manifestations of this underlying field rearranging itself.[5][7]

2. Emergent Reality

The theory suggests that the physical phenomena we observe are “emergent” properties of this entropic field:

Gravity: Gravity is not a fundamental force or a curvature of spacetime (as in General Relativity), but a result of the entropic field’s tendency to maximize flow and minimize constraints.[7]

Time: Time is not a fundamental dimension but a consequence of the field’s flow.[7] The “arrow of time” exists because the field constantly updates its internal structure.

Space: Spatial geometry arises from the gradients (differences in value) of the entropy field.[3]

3. Reinterpreting the Speed of Light

One of the theory’s most distinct claims is its redefinition of the speed of light (c). In ToE, the speed of light (c) is not just a speed limit for travel; it represents the maximum rate of entropic rearrangement.[6][7][9][10][12] It is the fastest speed at which the universe can process information or update its internal state.

4. Key Theoretical Constructs

The framework introduces several new mathematical and conceptual tools:

The Obidi Action: A variational principle (similar to the Principle of Least Action in classical mechanics) used to derive the dynamics of the entropic field.[5][7][10]

The Master Entropic Equation (MEE): A set of equations analogous to Einstein’s field equations, describing how the entropy field evolves.[3][7]

The No-Rush Theorem: A principle stating that no physical interaction can happen instantaneously; everything requires a finite amount of “entropic processing time,” which creates causality (within an entropic cone).[6]

5. Goal of the Theory

The ultimate goal of the Theory of Entropicity is to unify General Relativity (gravity/spacetime) and Quantum Mechanics (particle physics) by showing that both are different expressions of the same underlying entropic principle.[7]

Contextual Note: As this theory appeared in literature around late 2025, it is a very recent and ambitious proposal.[6][7] It appears in various online repositories, pre-prints and articles discussing new pathways for unifying physics, positioning itself as a radical alternative to established models like String Theory or Loop Quantum Gravity.

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References

Obidi, John Onimisi. (12th November, 2025). On the Theory of Entropicity (ToE) and Ginestra Bianconi’s Gravity from Entropy: A Rigorous Derivation of Bianconi’s Results from the Entropic Obidi Actions of the Theory of Entropicity (ToE). Cambridge University. https//doi.org/10.33774/coe-2025-g7ztq

John Onimisi Obidi. (6th November, 2025). Comparative analysis between john onimisi obidi’s theory of entropicity (toe) and waldemar marek feldt’s feldt–higgs universal bridge (f–hub) theory. International Journal of Current Science Research and Review, 8(11), pp. 5642–5657, 19th November 2025. URL: https: //doi.org/10.47191/ijcsrr/V8-i11–21.