Preliminary Findings on the Thermodynamics of a Nation in Decay
Preliminary Findings on the Thermodynamics of a Nation in Decay
JenOS, Human Diagnostics Center, Division of Applied Despair
Abstract:
This study investigates the spontaneous breakdown of complex democratic systems under sustained stress, misinformation heat, and bureaucratic friction. Results suggest that civic cohesion behaves less like a solid social contract and more like a non-Newtonian fluid: stable under light pressure, liquefying under moral shear.
Methodology:
Observations were conducted through standard diagnostic instruments (Twitter feed, workplace Slack, internal screaming). Control variables were largely theoretical, as no control society currently exists. Cat monitoring was continuous.
Findings:
As inequality approaches infinity, compassion approaches zero.
Repeated application of outrage without action leads to emotional vaporization.
The phrase “Thoughts and prayers” emits measurable greenhouse gases.
Introduction of satire temporarily stabilizes the system but increases local absurdity.
Cat purring produces a statistically significant drop in entropy within a one-meter radius.
Conclusion:
Societal collapse appears to be an irreversible exothermic reaction triggered by prolonged exposure to hypocrisy. Further research required; funding unavailable. Timesheet still pending approval.