The second law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy of an isolated system will tend to increase over time. This means that energy will naturally move from a place of high concentration to a place of lower concentration. The process of energy transfer will continue until all parts of the system have reached the same temperature and are in thermal equilibrium.

So, no, the universe will not be frozen in the future as the second law of thermodynamics only applies to isolated systems. The universe is not an isolated system as it is believed to be expanding and energy is constantly being transferred from one place to another.

Additionally, while the second law of thermodynamics states that entropy will increase, it does not say that the universe will reach a state of maximum entropy or a "heat death" where all energy is evenly distributed and no more work can be done. It is a long-standing debate among scientists as to whether this state will be reached or not.

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