How Cells Hack Entropy to Live

The video explores the concept of entropy, illustrating it with a glitter analogy. It explains the second law of thermodynamics and how life, through processes like membrane formation and protein folding, manages to 'hack' entropy. The video discusses the role of cell membranes and proteins in maintaining order, despite the universe's tendency towards disorder. It concludes by reflecting on the paradoxical relationship between entropy and life.

Discuss the trade-off between lipid entropy and water entropy in cellular membranes.

What is the molten globule state and how does it relate to protein folding?

In what ways does entropy contribute to the functioning of life on Earth?