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The No-Rush Theorem in Theory of Entropicity (ToE): History
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Here, we give a brief introduction to the No-Rush Theorem of the Theory of Entropicity (ToE), where we state that "Nature cannot be rushed," so that no interaction in nature can proceed instantaneously.

  • Theoretical Physics
  • Quantum Physics
  • Field Theory
  • Particle Physics
The No-Rush Theorem in the Theory of Entropicity (ToE)
The "No-Rush Theorem" in the Theory of Entropicity (ToE), as first formulated by John Onimisi Obidi,[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] establishes a minimum interaction time for physical processes, stating that no physical interaction can occur instantaneously. In ToE, entropy is not merely a passive measure of disorder but a dynamic, fundamental field that drives and mediates all physical interactions. The No-Rush Theorem asserts that:

No physical interaction can occur instantaneously; every process requires a finite, nonzero duration; implying that Nature cannot be rushed. [1][2][7][8][9]

Entropy as a Dynamic Field

  • Field Promotion
    Traditionally, entropy S is a global quantity defined for systems in or near equilibrium. ToE promotes entropy to a spacetime-dependent scalar field S(x).

  • Couplings and Dynamics
    Gradients and time derivatives  appear directly in the equations of motion for matter and geometry, sourcing forces and mediating interactions analogously to the electromagnetic potential or the gravitational metric.

Statement of the No-Rush Theorem

  • Finite Interaction Time
    Because interactions proceed via the exchange or redistribution of entropy[7][8][9]—through informational currents, microscopic reconfigurations, or entropic gradients—they cannot “turn on” in zero time.

  • Minimum Entropic Interval
    There exists a lower bound , determined by the intrinsic “stiffness” of the entropic field[11][12] (often linked to a Fisher-information term in the action), below which no causal influence can propagate.

Physical Implications

  1. Causality and Speed Limits

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      Provides an entropy-based origin for why no influence can travel faster than a maximum speed, complementing relativity’s light-cone structure.

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  2. Gravity and Inertia

    • Bodies respond not only to spacetime curvature but also to the finite “ramp-up” time of entropic forces, potentially modifying inertial behavior at very small scales.

  3. Quantum Processes and the Arrow of Time

    • Embeds irreversibility at a fundamental level. Quantum transitions, measurements, and decoherence processes require a nonzero duration, reinforcing the unidirectional flow of time.

Connections to Existing Concepts

  • Decoherence in Open Quantum Systems
    Quantum coherence[13] is lost over finite timescales as systems entangle with their environment—an entropy-driven process.

  • Entropic Forces
    Similar to how entropy gradients drive polymer elasticity or Verlinde’s[14] emergent gravity, the No-Rush Theorem ensures these gradients cannot act instantaneously.

  • Information-Theoretic Limits
    The minimum interaction time aligns with the time needed to transfer or distinguish quanta of information, linking ToE to information-geometry and Fisher information.[15][16]

Beyond Traditional Physics

  • Challenging Instantaneous Assumptions
    Many idealized models—instantaneous collisions, ideal springs, certain gauge approximations—assume zero-time interactions. The No-Rush Theorem treats these as approximations valid only when is negligibly small compared to experimental timescales.

  • Experimental Predictions
    Subtle delays or frequency-dependent response times in high-precision tests of fundamental forces could reveal the finite interaction interval predicted by ToE.

Summary

The No-Rush Theorem elevates the principle “nothing happens instantly” into a precise, quantifiable dictum: the entropic field’s dynamics enforce a strict, nonzero lower bound on all interaction times, reshaping our understanding of causality, force mediation, and irreversibility across physics. "Nature cannot be rushed." 

This entry is adapted from: https://doi.org/10.33774/coe-2025-n4n45

References

  1. Obidi, John Onimisi. The Entropic Force-Field Hypothesis: A Unified Framework for Quantum Gravity. Cambridge University; 18 February 2025. https://doi.org/10.33774/coe-2025-fhhmf
  2. Obidi, John Onimisi. Exploring the Entropic Force-Field Hypothesis (EFFH): New Insights and Investigations. Cambridge University; 20 February 2025. https://doi.org/10.33774/coe-2025-3zc2w
  3. Obidi, John Onimisi. Corrections to the Classical Shapiro Time Delay in General Relativity (GR) from the Entropic Force-Field Hypothesis (EFFH). Cambridge University; 11 March 2025. https://doi.org/10.33774/coe-2025-v7m6c
  4. Obidi, John Onimisi. How the Generalized Entropic Expansion Equation (GEEE) Describes the Deceleration and Acceleration of the Universe in the Absence of Dark Energy. Cambridge University; 12 March 2025. https://doi.org/10.33774/coe-2025-6d843
  5. Obidi, John Onimisi. The Theory of Entropicity (ToE): An Entropy-Driven Derivation of Mercury’s Perihelion Precession Beyond Einstein’s Curved Spacetime in General Relativity (GR). Cambridge University; 16 March 2025. https://doi.org/10.33774/coe-2025-g55m9
  6. Obidi, John Onimisi. The Theory of Entropicity (ToE) Validates Einstein’s General Relativity (GR) Prediction for Solar Starlight Deflection via an Entropic Coupling Constant η. Cambridge University; 23 March 2025. https://doi.org/10.33774/coe-2025-1cs81
  7. Obidi, John Onimisi. Attosecond Constraints on Quantum Entanglement Formation as Empirical Evidence for the Theory of Entropicity (ToE). Cambridge University; 25 March 2025. https://doi.org/10.33774/coe-2025-30swc
  8. Obidi, John Onimisi. Review and Analysis of the Theory of Entropicity (ToE) in Light of the Attosecond Entanglement Formation Experiment: Toward a Unified Entropic Framework for Quantum Measurement, Non-Instantaneous Wave-Function Collapse, and Spacetime Emergence. Cambridge University; 29 March 2025. https://doi.org/10.33774/coe-2025-7lvwh
  9. Obidi, John Onimisi. Einstein and Bohr Finally Reconciled on Quantum Theory: The Theory of Entropicity (ToE) as the Unifying Resolution to the Problem of Quantum Measurement and Wave Function Collapse. Cambridge University; 14 April 2025. https://doi.org/10.33774/coe-2025-vrfrx
  10. Obidi, John Onimisi. On the Discovery of New Laws of Conservation and Uncertainty, Probability and CPT-Theorem Symmetry-Breaking in the Standard Model of Particle Physics: More Revolutionary Insights from the Theory of Entropicity (ToE). Cambridge University; 14 June 2025. https://doi.org/10.33774/coe-2025-n4n45
  11. Obidi, John Onimisi. Master Equation of the Theory of Entropicity (ToE). Encyclopedia.pub; 2025. https://encyclopedia.pub/entry/58596.. Accessed 04 July 2025.
  12. A Concise Introduction to the Evolving Theory of Entropicity (ToE). HandWiki; 2025. https://handwiki.org/wiki/Physics:A_Concise_Introduction_to_the_Evolving_Theory_of_Entropicity_(ToE). Accessed 09 July 2025.
  13. Zurek WH. Decoherence, einselection, and the quantum origins of the classical. Rev Mod Phys. 2003;75(3):715–775. doi:10.1103/RevModPhys.75.715.
  14. Verlinde, Erik P. On the origin of gravity and the laws of Newton. JHEP. 2011;04:029. https://arxiv.org/abs/1001.0785.
  15. Fisher, R. A. Theory of statistical estimation. Proc Camb Philos Soc. 1925;22:700–725. doi:10.1017/S0305004100019299.
  16. Rao, C. R. Information and the accuracy attainable in the estimation of statistical parameters. Bull Calcutta Math Soc. 1945;37:81–91. doi:10.1007/BF02862264.
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