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To: Doctor Stochastic

"In physics, the Second Law of Thermodynamics, also known as the law of entropy, is clear that all complex systems are in a continual process of being reduced to less complexity."

"The second law says no such thing. You really should learn some elementary thermodynamics to avoid making such mistakes."

Actually, your own link DOES say such a thing:

(From Sears and Zemansky): 100% conversion of heat into mechanical work is not possible by any form of engine. (p. 342) There is a tendency in nature to proceed toward a state of greater molecular disorder. This one-sidedness of nature produces irreversible processes. (p. 347)

In other words, "soup" (regardless of its chemical composition) doesn't become cells, no matter how much time and energy it's given.

1,134 posted on 03/19/2007 4:19:24 AM PDT by Stingray ("Stand for the truth or you'll fall for anything.")
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To: Stingray

You woke up a four-year-old thread just to demonstrate how stupid you are?


1,140 posted on 12/12/2007 11:15:22 AM PST by js1138
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To: Stingray
In other words, "soup" (regardless of its chemical composition) doesn't become cells, no matter how much time and energy it's given.

If soup can't become cells, Campbell's is in trouble. In fact, if thermodynamics prevents evolution, it also prevents life. Evolution is simply one of the behaviors of living systems.

1,141 posted on 12/12/2007 11:32:28 AM PST by js1138
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