Omega Point

Meanings

1. A maximal level of complexity in the universe, often equated with the Christian God, which some philosophers believe is inevitable.

1. Alternative letter-case form of Omega Point.

1. A well-defined point outside the hyperbolic plane.
2. Alternative letter-case form of Omega Point (“maximal level of complexity in the universe, associated with the idea of God”).

Etymology

The use of omega to refer to the concept was originated by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, in reference to it being the final letter of the Greek alphabet; see alpha and omega.