On the maximal quantity of processed information in the physical eschatological context

On the maximal quantity of processed information in the physical eschatological context

An estimate of the maximal computing power available to advanced extraterrestrial or future (post)human civilizations is presented. It is shown that the fundamental thermodynamical considerations may lead to a quantitative estimate of the largest quantity of information to be processed by conceivabl...

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Main Authors: Ćirković M.M., Radujkov M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Astronomical Observatory, Department of Astronomy, Belgrade 2001-01-01
Series:Serbian Astronomical Journal
Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1450-698X/2001/1450-698X0163053C.pdf
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spelling doaj-ef560762bba04d96be63fecba88baf992020-11-24T23:07:24ZengAstronomical Observatory, Department of Astronomy, BelgradeSerbian Astronomical Journal1450-698X1820-92892001-01-012001163535610.2298/SAJ0163053C1450-698X0163053COn the maximal quantity of processed information in the physical eschatological contextĆirković M.M.0Radujkov M.1Astronomical Observatory, BelgradePetnica Science Center, ValjevoAn estimate of the maximal computing power available to advanced extraterrestrial or future (post)human civilizations is presented. It is shown that the fundamental thermodynamical considerations may lead to a quantitative estimate of the largest quantity of information to be processed by conceivable computing devices. This issue is interesting from the point of view of physical eschatology, as well as general futurological topics, like the degree of confidence in long-term physical predictions or viability of the large-scale simulations of complex systems.http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1450-698X/2001/1450-698X0163053C.pdf
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On the maximal quantity of processed information in the physical eschatological context
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title On the maximal quantity of processed information in the physical eschatological context
title_short On the maximal quantity of processed information in the physical eschatological context
title_full On the maximal quantity of processed information in the physical eschatological context
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title_full_unstemmed On the maximal quantity of processed information in the physical eschatological context
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publisher Astronomical Observatory, Department of Astronomy, Belgrade
series Serbian Astronomical Journal
issn 1450-698X
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publishDate 2001-01-01
description An estimate of the maximal computing power available to advanced extraterrestrial or future (post)human civilizations is presented. It is shown that the fundamental thermodynamical considerations may lead to a quantitative estimate of the largest quantity of information to be processed by conceivable computing devices. This issue is interesting from the point of view of physical eschatology, as well as general futurological topics, like the degree of confidence in long-term physical predictions or viability of the large-scale simulations of complex systems.
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