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The Soul of Thermodynamics: Thinking Energy, Order, and the Meaning of Change
Le 8 décembre 2025
Thermodynamics is more than a set of equations — it is a way of thinking about the world. Behind its formal laws lie universal ideas about energy, order, transformation, and the arrow of time. From the cooling of a cup of coffee to the birth of stars, from the efficiency of machines to the fragility of life, thermodynamics connects the physical and the philosophical. In this seminar, we will revisit its great principles without formulas — exploring their meaning, beauty, and relevance to how we design, innovate, and exist. It is an invitation to look beyond numbers and see in energy and entropy not only engineering concepts, but profound metaphors for balance, progress, and resilience.