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Adding another layer to the discussion, quantum physicists like Erwin Schrödinger approach the theme of life through the lens of quantum mechanics. Schrödinger posited that life's essence could be identified by its ability to resist entropy and maintain internal order. Using the metaphor of disorganized blocks, he illustrates how energy can foster order from chaos, paralleling the biological processes that sustain life.
In a world where systems naturally tend toward disorder, living organisms combat this tendency through active, organized interactions with their environment. This involves critical self-regulation, energy uptake, growth, environmental responses, and reproduction—all hallmarks of complex life systems.