Life vs. Entropy (Living as Nature: Episode 6)

This video explores a few fundamental ideas that will help us better understand life. First, we look at the first two laws of thermodynamics, focusing on entropy. Second, we consider the concept of information and its function in relation to life, including the role of DNA in biological information. These two concepts will help us to understand, at least on a surface level, how entropy and life are related in a sort of battle (metaphorically speaking). They will also help us to understand why life will lose this battle. NOTE: I say that the sun provides "high frequency photons" in the form of visible light. Technically, visible light has a medium frequency on the spectrum. It's low entropy energy, and higher frequency than other forms of radiant energy. Still, I should have nuanced that statement more. Sources for Further Study For more on "Big History": Origin Story by David Christian (https://www.amazon.com/Origin-Story-B...) Big History - A Journey From The Big Bang To The Modern World And Into The Future by Giuseppe Ferrone (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0646824767?...) The Evolution of Everything by Bryan Villmoare (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1108797326?...) A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson (https://www.amazon.com/dp/076790818X?...) The Big History Project (https://bhp-public.oerproject.com/) On Entropy: The Most Misunderstood Concept in Physics:    • The Most Misunderstood Concept in Physics   What is Entropy (TED-Ed):    • What is entropy? - Jeff Phillips   DNA: From DNA to Protein:    • From DNA to protein - 3D