Explore the intriguing relationship between life and entropy in this 17-minute video. Delve into the apparent contradiction between the second law of thermodynamics and the existence of complex living organisms. Learn how life actually increases overall entropy while maintaining local order, and discover how evolution aligns with thermodynamic principles. Investigate theories on the origin of life in an entropy-increasing universe, including the concept of dissipation-driven adaptation. Gain insights into how organic molecules and complex biological structures can form without violating the laws of thermodynamics. Examine the role of external energy sources like the sun in driving the emergence and evolution of life on Earth.
Overview
Syllabus
Life and Entropy intro
Intro to Planet Wild
How can low entropy life exist with increasing entropy?
How life increases entropy
How can evolution exist with increasing entropy?
How could life have arisen in a universe with increasing entropy?
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Taught by
Arvin Ash
