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The Second Law of Thermodynamics and Evolution

Lockwood, G. C. (1971) The Second Law of Thermodynamics and Evolution. Creation Research Society Quarterly, 8 (1): 1.

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Abstract

This article argues that the second law of thermodynamics, which states that entropy (disorder) tends to increase over time, poses a fundamental challenge to the theory of evolution. The author compares living organisms to engines, emphasizing that both require energy input and eventually wear out, demonstrating the principle of decay rather than evolution. He further argues that mutations, often cited as a mechanism for evolutionary change, are actually degenerative changes that lead to a loss of design and complexity.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Q Science (General) > QC Physics > QC251 Heat > QC251.1 Thermodynamics. Entropy
Depositing User: Admin
Date Deposited: 18 Mar 2025 21:39
Last Modified: 18 Mar 2025 21:39
URI: https://crsq.creationresearch.org/id/eprint/153

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