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The Startling Reason Entropy and Time Only Go One Way

Arvin Ash via YouTube

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Explore the fascinating connection between entropy and the unidirectional flow of time in this 14-minute video. Delve into the fundamental principles of thermodynamics, energy states, and probability to understand why natural phenomena tend towards their lowest energy state. Discover the true nature of entropy and its implications for the universe, including its potential relationship to the concept of time. Gain insights into why certain processes are irreversible and how probability plays a crucial role in determining the direction of energy transfer. Examine thought-provoking examples like falling pencils and scrambled eggs to illustrate these complex concepts in accessible terms.

Syllabus

Why do things tend towards their lowest energy?
What is the Second Law of Thermodynamics?
Why do things tend to go to their lowest energy state?
How probability enters into the picture
What is entropy REALLY and why does it only increase
What increasing entropy implies for the Universe
How entropy might be related to flow of time
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