Scientific Proof for the Information Deficit Paradox (lying)
[07:25, 22-02-2025] Arend van Campen: The *information deficit paradox* posits that disinformation (lying to gain a competitive advantage) dissipates the energy required to achieve undeserved outcomes. This paradox aligns with *VanCampen’s general law of functionality, which states that when **mass (m)* minus *information (i)* exceeds *reality (r)*, the system becomes dysfunctional, leading to increased social entropy (\(\ ∆ S > 0\)) and energy dissipation. Below, we analyze the paradox using VanCampen’s framework. ### *VanCampen’s Law Applied to the Information Deficit Paradox* 1. *Mass (m):* - Represents the scale and complexity of the system where disinformation is deployed (e.g., a competitive market, political campaign, or social network). - Includes the resources invested in spreading disinformation (e.g., money, time, technology). 2. *Information (i):* - Refers to the truth...