The Entropy Science and Life

We all love freedom. Don’t we?

Moonpie
ILLUMINATION
2 min readMay 1, 2024

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Entropy, the degree of randomness in the universe, isn’t confined to science textbooks. It’s everywhere, woven into the fabric of our lives.

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Confused?

Let me take you through this.

Consider your morning routine:

1. Waking up

2. Getting ready

3. Heading off to work or school.

It’s all part of the order we’ve established for ourselves. But amidst this structure and all, we crave breaks, the moments of respite from the monotony. We chat with friends, play games, or gaze out the window, yearning for freedom from the routines we’ve imposed upon ourselves.

Yet, why do we seek this freedom? Because, in our quest to meet life's expectations, we need to breathe and experience life. Yes, setting goals and striving to achieve them is important, akin to how enthalpy contributes to entropy. But is mere effort (a.k.a. enthalpy) enough to yield meaningful results?

It simply might not! Perseverance (a.k.a temperature), coupled with the flexibility to adapt, also plays a crucial role in our journey. It’s like adjusting the temperature dial—increased perseverance lowers entropy, making our path clearer. And when we put in the right amount of effort and perseverance, we give our all. When we give our all, we inch closer and closer to our goals, decreasing the randomness of our lives.

Yet, just like the unavoidable presence of entropy in the universe, we can never fully escape the burdens and responsibilities of life.

Think of it as trying to reach absolute zero wishes and responsibilities in a world where dreams are unlimited, and we need to survive and thrive.

My dear reader, surely we’re bound to encounter obstacles. But isn’t it how we navigate them that defines our journey? Entropy, simple yet profound at the molecular level, mirrors the complexity of human existence!

So, as we ponder the intricacies of entropy, let’s also reflect on our own lives. Let’s embrace the inevitable chaos, finding beauty in the randomness and meaning in this journey.

After all, entropy isn’t just a scientific principle—it’s a philosophy of life.

With love,

Moonpie♡

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Moonpie
ILLUMINATION

I'm a passionate writer on a journey of self-discovery, constantly exploring the intricacies of society, life, and personal growth.