The Entropy of Life and the Serenity of Enlightenment
For much of history, humans have sought to define the purpose of life. Early views were often centred around survival, reproduction, and protection of those we care for. As our understanding deepened, life came to be seen as part of a broader, interconnected system — a web of organisms and exchange of energy. Life, in this expanded view, is not merely about individual existence but about sustaining and participating in the path to equilibrium....