This so off topic that I hesitate, but in the end I am just key happy
Peter, your definition of entropy is rational and clear, but the use of this word in this context is kinda dumb. We are all hoping that the work that we do will tend to increase the order in the universe; and specifically the universe of software. Change is change, and will happen as it must, but change that damages is devolution or entropic to wisdom.
Anton is clearly being himself but I did expect more
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Oh, citing Wikipedia! You ARE a scholar.
Actually, you should check your attitude, your English usage, and your definitions, before you mouth off to the list owner.
As usual, you’ve missed the point of my (rather clever, I though) post… and concentrated on the trees instead of the forest.
The term entropy is most often used in English as shorthand for the process of “all things” eventually trending toward degradation or disorder. It comes from the measure of *unavailable* energy in a thermodynamic system. The unavailable energy in the system is considered to be a measure of that system’s lack of “order.”
Hence, “everything is subject to change” because in the end, everything in the world tends to disorder. Breathing increases entropy, after all.
So, you know, I think I’m good without Wikipedia.
I advise you to take the rest of the day off from posting here.
Peter
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