Media Theory

The book delves into a mathematical framework that models physical or biological systems through various states defined by binary features. Each state can transition to a neighboring state by altering a single feature, akin to forming a jigsaw puzzle by adding pieces. It introduces a semigroup of 'messages' that facilitate these transformations, governed by two key axioms ensuring that any state can be derived from another and that these transformations are consistent. This structure offers a unique perspective on state transitions in complex systems.