If life has evolved would this not falsify the 2nd law of thermodynamics, on wikipedia it says: The second law of

Question: If life has evolved would this not falsify the 2nd law of thermodynamics, on wikipedia it says: The second law of thermodynamics is an expression of the universal principle of decay observable in nature. Living things are in nature, why do they not follow this rule?

Asked by aurum to Jess on 25 Jun 2010 in Categories: General.
- Jessica Housden answered on 25 Jun 2010:
  
  I see your dilemma! It is trying to essentially explain that everything gets more chaotic. this is essentially saying that in a system, unless energy (work) is applied, you can’t do something that is more ordered. It also explains going bac it time – you can’t undo something that is done as you could not undo the chaotic nature of it. It’s a bit weird!

Question: If life has evolved would this not falsify the 2nd law of thermodynamics, on wikipedia it says: The second law of thermodynamics is an expression of the universal principle of decay observable in nature. Living things are in nature, why do they not follow this rule?