#308 - Brian Greene - The Mind-bending Physics Of Eternity
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Entropy, Evolution, and Consciousness
This chapter examines the complex interplay between entropy and evolution, emphasizing how localized decreases in entropy through intelligent actions lead to an overall increase in disorder within the universe. It explores the implications of cognitive processes as contributors to entropy and considers the philosophical challenges of consciousness in an expanding cosmos. Furthermore, it touches on speculative theories regarding the potential futures of intelligent existence and the emotional ramifications of grappling with these profound concepts.
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