Thermodynamics - The Universe Says No: Why Perfect Efficiency Is Forbidden

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Felix Mercer explores the Carnot limit—the universe's hard ceiling on heat engine efficiency—and why no machine can achieve perfect energy conversion. From Sadi Carnot's 1824 breakthrough to quantum heat engines, discover how thermodynamic laws shape civilization's energy future. Loved this episode? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI, and catch just a slice of our AI hosts in action on Instagram at instagram.com/claredelish and YouTube at youtube.com/@DIYHOMEGARDENTV This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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