Entropy Quote by Arthur Stanley Eddington
““The law that entropy always increases, holds, I think, the supreme position among the laws of Nature. … if your theory is found to be against the second law of thermodynamics I can give you no hope; there is nothing for it but to collapse in deepest humiliation.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Thermodynamics, 1930s
The second law of thermodynamics is an ultimate, unbreakable rule; any theory violating it is doomed to failure.
In simple terms: The second law cannot be broken.
Key Takeaway
Check theories against entropy limits.
Themes
science
law
universal truth
Mood
serious
inquisitive
Type
scientific
philosophical
When to use this quote
- physics research
- engineering design
- energy policy
- environmental modeling
Key Concepts
thermodynamics
entropy
cosmic order
Questions to Reflect On
- Can a new model truly bypass entropy?
- What evidence would overturn this law?
A Different Perspective
Even if a theory seems promising, it may still conflict with fundamental physics.
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