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Exploring Thermodynamics and Complexity
This chapter investigates the Second Law of Thermodynamics, focusing on entropy and the transition from order to disorder in physical systems. It connects historical insights with personal reflections on the nature of complexity, examining how concepts from thermodynamics apply to phenomena like galaxy formation and brain function. The narrative highlights the challenges of computational irreducibility and the limitations faced by observers in understanding complex systems.