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 Didn't they here make a point that crystal formation is positive entropy? https://youtu.be/-P2rMk3bfkc 
 if you look up the definition of entropy it says a measurement of the degree of randomness or disorder within a system... I feel like when using example of shaking up objects all of the same size and shape in a confined space and not exerting force in an isotropic manner we are falling for an illusion. really the forces are being exerted by the hand in a controlled and non-symmetrical manner in this video with an intent to order. otherwise they would fly out the open end of the containers 
 Did you watch the video till the end ... there is not good definition of "order" so defining entropy in terms of order is just a lazy hack. 
 did you make the video? if not, describe to me in your own words why entropy cannot be defined in terms of degree of ordering. Did you consider that you can order things in a seemingly lazy yet intentional manner? 
 The burden of proof is on the people that claim there is a good definition of "order" and that you can define entropy in terms of it. 
 interesting perspective