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Maxwell’s demon

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Say itMAX-wellz DEE-mun

Simple meaning

A thought experiment: a tiny doorkeeper who sorts fast and slow molecules to make one side hot and one side cold for free.

Why it’s cool

It seems to break the second law of thermodynamics — until you count the demon’s memory.

Difficulty 🧠🧠🧠🧠🧠Physics · Thermodynamics

Today’s word is Exaptation.

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