Furthermore, Amundson touches upon the relationship between physics and biological information. The genetic code is often viewed through the lens of informatics, but it has a physical reality. Maintaining the integrity of DNA against the relentless drive of thermodynamic degradation requires energy. The author explains that the fidelity of biological information is thermodynamically costly
: He suggests that "primary metaphors" in our life narratives can block energy flow and purpose. the+physics+of+living+amundson+pdf
: Encourages readers to be the "authors" of their own lives by understanding the "physics" of their circumstances. the+physics+of+living+amundson+pdf