Why Entropy’s Arrow Guides Systems and Innovation—Like Fish Boom’s Design
Entropy’s thermodynamic arrow points decisively toward increasing disorder in closed systems, yet its influence transcends physics, shaping both natural processes and human innovation. At its core, entropy defines a direction—toward equilibrium, adaptation, and self-organization—revealing a dynamic pattern where decay fuels growth in balance. This principle, grounded in Boltzmann’s insight that macroscopic disorder emerges from countless microscopic interactions, offers a powerful lens for understanding how systems evolve and stabilize.
Entropy as a Measure of Disorder and Systemic DirectionEntropy quantifies the level of disorder within a system, rising irreversibly in isolated environments. This irreversible increase, formalized by the second law of thermodynamics, establishes a clear arrow: systems evolve not toward perfection,