The second law of thermodynamics is an interesting concept. Simply put, it states that whenever there is an energy distribution that is out of equilibrium, a "force" acts to dissipate or minimize that imbalance. If I've lost you, consider this simple example:
You place a glass of hot water in a cold room. What happens? The heat from the water dissipates into the room until the room and the glass of water are the same temperature. The glass of hot water represents a concentration of energy (heat in this case) that is acted upon by a "force" to minimize the imbalace. Sometimes the second law is described as a natural decay from order to disorder.
I am convinced that the second law of thermodynamics is actively at work in my household. Every time I get a room picked up, some "force" is at work behind me that takes the order I have created and turns it into disorder.
After intense experimentation and statistical analysis of the data, I now have the answer to the question that will redefine the known universe. This breakthrough likely represents the single greatest achievement in science in the last two-hundred years. I have finally discovered the origins of the mysterious "force" that acts to dissipate energy imbalances...
...Her name is Claire and she's three years old. No matter where I go, she's right behind me bringing chaos from order. It's as if it is her God-given role to be the enforcer of the second law of thermodynamics in my household. As much as I would like to keep a room clean for long periods of time, I would rather have the ensuing chaos Claire brings then imagine the terrifying world where the second law of thermodynamics does not apply! Thank you Jesus for Claire and the second law of thermodynamics.
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Perhaps it is children in general that are the greatest evidence that the Second Law of Thermodynamics is, in fact, a reality. They have a natural propensity to break things down, to pull things out and spread from one end to another. I am convinced they like to "keep their options open" when it comes to toys and all things to be played with. To actually put a something away is to limit their options, a complete waste of energy - they will simply have to get it back out at the earliest possible time.
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