{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"632nm","title":"Origin of Life, Thermodynamics, and God: Jeremy England","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/2df7c601\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":8367,"description":"In this episode, Jeremy England reframes the origin of life debate by applying non-equilibrium physics, challenging the notion that life’s emergence must be purely biological or chemical. He describes how matter can “learn” from its environment, drawing on examples from spin glasses, protein folding, and resonating mechanical systems.\nEngland also shares how his deep engagement with religious texts—and his unexpected cameo as “the next Darwin” in popular media—shaped his understanding of science and spirituality. From his ordination as a rabbi to his groundbreaking thermodynamic research, England offers a unique perspective on the interplay between faith, scientific inquiry, and the age-old search for meaning.\nChapters: \n02:59 Jeremy's Journey into Biophysics \n08:46 Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics \n35:30 Dissipative Adaptation and Evolutionary Principles \n44:34 The Evolution of Energy Consumption \n51:35 Thermodynamics in Microbiomes and Ecology \n57:18 Protein Folding and Cellular Computation \n01:01:43 Origins of Life and Prebiotic Scenarios \n01:26:02 Exploring Thermodynamic Constraints on Aging \n01:31:48 Science, Religion, and the Infinite Regress \n01:36:04 Jewish Law and Modern Materials \n01:39:47 Torah's Approach to Existence \n02:01:56 Moses' Signs and Worldview \n02:09:03 Balancing Practicality and Spirituality \n02:14:02 Advice for Aspiring Scientists\nMore About Jeremy:\nTwitter: Jeremy England (@lifelikephysics) / X\nBook: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Life-Fire-Thermodynamics-Explains/dp/1541699017\n\nFollow us:\nTwitter: https://x.com/632nmPodcast\nSubstack: https://632nmpodcast.substack.com/\nMichael Dubrovsky: https://x.com/MikeDubrovsky\nMisha Shalaginov: https://x.com/MYShalaginov\nXinghui Yin: https://x.com/XinghuiYin\n\nSubscribe:\nApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/632nm/id1751170269\nSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4aVH9vT5qp5UUUvQ6Uf6OR\nWebsite: https://www.632nm.com","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/GydlQqnUybBqv7mvA947eCIsz_CyOG8rEnboLv3Hs_I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yOGMz/YTliMThlODIyYzYw/OGVjOWNiZWNlNmQ1/ZmQ0Ni5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}