Does order increase or decrease?

[phy_freak]

as we move forth in time, does the universe become more or less complex? is this related to the theory of thermodynamics? I just need a brief explanation I'm a bit confused.
Thanks!

 

[tiny-tim]

hi phy_freak!

i suppose you're thinking that, going forward in time, galaxies are created, stars are created, planets are created, and so on …

which looks like more complexity (less disorder), doesn't it?

but it's like a magician distracting you…

you're so busy loooking at the pretty stuff that you don't notice that everything else is getting more disordered much faster!

 

[netgypsy]

Just think on a small scale about what happens if you drop a glass full of water onto the floor - it sure doesn't get more organized and you'll find that every time you add order to something you've taken it away from something else in the process.