Mind, Matter and Meaning, with Brian Greene and Tom Whipple
Intelligence Squared
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The Enigma of Entropy and Life
This chapter explores the fundamental concept of entropy, linking it to the universe's evolution from order to disorder. It covers the intriguing processes of star formation and the emergence of life, emphasizing how living organisms maintain lower entropy at the expense of increasing disorder in the universe. Additionally, it delves into consciousness, using the thought experiment of Mary's Room to question the relationship between physical knowledge and conscious experience.
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