Flowing with Entropy with Thomas Nail - Ecology of Ideas S01E05

We often think of ecology as something related to planetary nature. What if it’s about the entire universe?In this episode, we talk with Thomas Nail, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Denver, who introduces us to the idea of cosmic ecology. At the center is the notion of entropy as the natural tendency of energy to dissipate across the cosmos.Thomas challenges the common view that entropy is something to fight against. Instead, he suggests that we’re already part of this process and that we forgot how to move with it. This episode opens up a new way of thinking about ecology that connects us not just to the planet, but to the flow of the universe itself.----------------------Reading recommendation: Nail T. (2021) Theory of the Earth. Stanford University Press.References:Nail T. (2018) Being and Motion. Oxford University Press.Smil V. (2017) Energy: A Beginner's Guide. Oneworld Publication.recorded 5th December 2023Editing and Post-Production by Emil MunkHosted by Attila MártonOriginal Music by Ariel BialksiRecording by Jakob RanumProduced by Attila Márton and Emil MunkThis episode was financially supported by the Copenhagen Business School