Episode 77: Maxwellian Ratchets with Alex Jurgens

Alex Jurgens, a researcher in thermodynamics, dives into fascinating concepts like Maxwellian ratchets and their role in information processing. He explains the interplay between thermodynamic and Shannon entropy, revealing their significance in biological systems. The discussion also covers innovative ideas around informational reservoirs and the complexities of Markov processes. Jurgens highlights how energy and probabilities relate to autonomous systems and delves into how randomness impacts thermodynamic principles, challenging traditional views with fresh insights.