Is disorder required to store information?

In summary: Why is there more matter than antimatter? This is still an open question, but it is believed to be related to the behavior of certain particles in the early universe, specifically during the process of baryogenesis.In summary, the question of whether a perfectly ordered crystal in an isolated system can store information that predicts the future of the system depends on the ability to modify its structure. The series of repeating numbers has little information, but when there is unpredictability, such as in the case of the asymmetry in the universe, there is more information. The reason for this asymmetry is still an open question, but it is believed to be related to the behavior of particles during the early universe.
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Would a perfectly ordered crystal in an isolated system with no temperature be able to store information that can be used to predict the future of that system?

I am asking this question with the Big Bang in mind: intuitively, it appears to me that at the beginning of the universe there should be extremely high degree of order, but if the universe was perfectly uniform, why are there asymmetry today? If a perfectly uniform object is blown up like the universe, I don't see any reason why it shouldn't expand into a sphere uniform on all sides.

Assuming a deterministic universe, would it be possible to derive information from a perfectly uniform initial state? Or is the complexity of the universe today a result of quantum mechanism's non-determinism?
 
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Would a perfectly ordered crystal in an isolated system with no temperature be able to store information that can be used to predict the future of that system?
Depends on whether you can modify the structure. A perfectly ordered crystal contains no more information than it takes to describe the lattice -which is not a lot. To use it for information, you would have to be able to change parts so you can encode the information.

The series 111111111... contains very little information.
Start with 1. Repeat.

If you can predict what the next character will be, then it nets you no more useful information.
111 000 111 00?
This has a little more information, but you can still predict what the next letter will likely be.
Start with 1. Repeat 3 times. Switch to zero, repeat as with 1. Repeat the whole thing.
[ (1)3 (0)3 ]...

When you can't predict: 1011 1010 1011 0101 0110 1010 you're getting new information with every bit. There's not an easy way to shrink that to a simpler algorithm.

But I don't think that's what you're asking.

24forChromium said:
... if the universe was perfectly uniform, why are there asymmetry today? If a perfectly uniform object is blown up like the universe, I don't see any reason why it shouldn't expand into a sphere uniform on all sides.
An excellent question - one that scientists have been grappling with for a long time. Why is there any asymmetry in the universe we see?

One of the asymmetries we observe is the abundance of matter over antimatter.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baryon_asymmetry
 
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1. Is disorder necessary for storing information?

No, disorder is not necessary for storing information. In fact, order and organization can often make it easier to store and retrieve information. Disorder can actually make it more difficult to access information and can lead to errors or loss of information.

2. How does disorder affect the storage of information?

Disorder can affect the storage of information by making it more difficult to find and retrieve specific information. It can also lead to confusion and errors, which can impact the accuracy and completeness of the stored information.

3. Can information be stored without any disorder?

Yes, information can be stored without any disorder. In fact, many systems and methods for storing information rely on organization and order to ensure that information is easily accessible and accurate.

4. Are there any benefits to disorder in storing information?

While disorder is not required for storing information, there can be some benefits to having a certain level of disorder. It can allow for more flexibility and adaptability in the storage system, and can also encourage creativity and innovation in finding new ways to organize and store information.

5. What are some examples of orderly ways to store information?

There are many examples of orderly ways to store information, such as using a filing system, organizing data in a spreadsheet, or using a database with specific categories and labels. Digital storage systems, like cloud storage or external hard drives, also often have organized and structured ways of storing information.

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