Normalísera

Normalísera is a fictional concept, most notably appearing in the Spanish science fiction novel "El problema final" by Jorge Luis Borges. In the context of the story, normalísera refers to a hypothetical universal process or force that, over time, tends to simplify and standardize complex systems. This concept is presented as an antagonist to creativity and uniqueness, suggesting that left to its own devices, the universe would eventually reduce all its intricate elements into a monotonous and predictable state. Borges uses normalísera as a metaphorical representation of entropy or a similar force of decay that counters the emergence of novelty and individuality. The idea explores the tension between order and chaos, and the potential for an overwhelming drive towards uniformity to erase the richness of diversity. It serves as a philosophical backdrop to the narrative's examination of literary creation and the struggle against the eventual oblivion of all artistic endeavors. The term itself suggests a process of making things "normal" or commonplace, thereby stripping away their exceptional qualities.