Jeremy England
A physicist and ordained rabbi, exploring the intersection of thermodynamics and biology. His work focuses on the origins of life and the relationship between science and religion. Author of "Every Life is on Fire."
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Oct 26, 2020 • 1h 29min
120 | Jeremy England on Biology, Thermodynamics, and the Bible
In this engaging discussion, physicist and ordained rabbi Jeremy England delves into the fascinating intersection of thermodynamics, biology, and the Hebrew Bible. He explores how entropy relates to the origins of life, advocating for a flexible definition of life itself. England sheds light on how energy dynamics influence evolution and self-organization in living systems. He also reflects on reconciling scientific inquiry with spiritual perspectives, showing how ancient texts can enhance our understanding of modern science.
Mar 31, 2026 • 1h 26min
Classic: From Chaos to Code: Do we need a new theory of Life? Paul Davis vs Jeremy England
Jeremy England, a physicist studying how energy flows can self-organize matter and ordained rabbi merging science and faith. Paul Davies, theoretical physicist exploring information’s role in life and cosmic intelligibility. They debate whether thermodynamics and energy-driven order can birth life, discuss the hardware-versus-software problem in cells, RNA-world possibilities, and whether a life-favouring universe hints at deeper principles.
