Does Entropy Always Increase – Even in Our Brains?

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Does the universe’s relentless march towards increasing entropy leave room for complexity and order, especially in our brains? As we navigate our chaotic world where disorder seems inescapable, we confront a profound question: how can human beings, with our intricate thoughts and creations, exist in a world governed by the Second Law of Thermodynamics? Scientists Kate Jeffery and Carlo Rovelli propose a surprising answer: life and consciousness may not defy entropy but emerge from it, revealing a fascinating interplay between disorder and the evolution of complexity. Discover how this perspective reshapes our understanding of existence and the universe.

Why can’t we tickle ourselves, but can make ourselves itch just by thinking about it?

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