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In the meantime, the old Newtonian concept which considers all phenomena as isolated expressions of matter or of fixed quantities, has been replaced by the idea that every thing is part of a dynamic cycle. (31:7) Consequently, things don't exist as isolated, fixed quantities. They are part of a continuous and dynamic process of evolution, which is none other than the manifestation of the principle of entropy. Mechanistic science has been replaced by entropic science based on the comprehension of dynamic flow and on the flotation concept. Let's now consider, in light of what has been described, the concept of productivity as the basis of the current economy. (31:8) Modern economic systems define productivity as speed per production unit. That is, importance is given to the rapidity of the execution of a determined job. For example, according to a study done some years ago, it was determined that the quantity of energy utilized to build a car was far superior to that which was strictly necessary. For what reason? To enable the finished product to leave the assembly line as fast as possible. A driver traveling with an almost empty tank has two possibilities: either to drive faster to reach the petrol station earlier, risking, though, to be left without fuel, or to drive slowly compensating a lesser speed with a longer distance. In the first case entropy would increase giving advantaging to speed; in the second case entropy would diminish to the detriment of speed. In the latter case, however, this driver would have more of a chance to reach the petrol station.
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