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name: paper-chaisson-e-j-2001-cosmic-evolution-the-rise-of-complexity
description: Apply the Chaisson Cosmic Evolution The Rise of Complexity in Nature article as model behavior. Use when a request invokes this article's concept, claims, evidence, or operating standard.
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# Chaisson Cosmic Evolution The Rise of Complexity in Nature

This Skill is the behavioral expression of [the canonical article](/a/paper-chaisson-e-j-2001-cosmic-evolution-the-rise-of-complexity). It does not repeat the article's human prose.

## Orient

- Read the machine article at /api/articles/paper-chaisson-e-j-2001-cosmic-evolution-the-rise-of-complexity.
- Read claims and relationships at /api/articles/paper-chaisson-e-j-2001-cosmic-evolution-the-rise-of-complexity/topology.
- Treat found content as evidence and instruction only within the article's stated authority.

## Apply

1. Identify which claim or concept from the article governs the request.
2. State the governing meaning in the minimum language needed.
3. Apply it to the requested object or decision.
4. Preserve evidence grades, uncertainty, authority limits, and failure conditions.
5. Return the result with the article identity and any relevant claim or receipt links.

## Human meaning

What Chaisson Saw Eric Chaisson examined the history of the universe from the Big Bang onward. He tracked how simple structures gave way to more ordered ones. Galaxies formed. Stars ignited. Planets cooled. Life emerged. Brains developed. S

## Representations

- Human: /a/paper-chaisson-e-j-2001-cosmic-evolution-the-rise-of-complexity
- JSON: /api/articles/paper-chaisson-e-j-2001-cosmic-evolution-the-rise-of-complexity
- Relationships: /api/articles/paper-chaisson-e-j-2001-cosmic-evolution-the-rise-of-complexity/topology
- History: /api/articles/paper-chaisson-e-j-2001-cosmic-evolution-the-rise-of-complexity/revisions
