Part 6/11:
Gravity and the Role of Life in Increasing Entropy
Understanding the role of gravity is essential for grasping why order exists in an entropic universe. Gravity contributes significantly by clumping matter together, leading to the formation of structured entities, from stars to planets. Furthermore, life itself exemplifies how seemingly ordered systems exist within the overarching trend of increasing entropy. Living organisms consume energy—derived from the sun, a source of low-entropy energy—and through biological processes, they create local order while still contributing to the universe's overall increase in entropy.