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The Birth of Science as an Activity
1:14:07 - 1:17:33 (03:25)
This episode explores the development of science as an activity pursued by intellectuals and not just interested aristocrats, and how new procedures and rules were being developed to prevent violence and conflict.
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Mathematicians and scholars have long debated the concept of originality in mathematics, particularly regarding Sir Isaac Newton's contributions.
1:14:07 - 1:15:19 (01:11)
Mathematics
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Mathematicians and scholars have long debated the concept of originality in mathematics, particularly regarding Sir Isaac Newton's contributions. While some argue that Newton's ideas were independently formed, many historians of math disagree.
ChapterThe Birth of Science as an Activity
Episode#214 – Jed Buchwald: Isaac Newton and the Philosophy of Science
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
During the Renaissance, science evolved from an activity for the interested aristocracy to a more systematic approach, leading to the development of procedures and rules.
1:15:19 - 1:17:33 (02:13)
Renaissance Science
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During the Renaissance, science evolved from an activity for the interested aristocracy to a more systematic approach, leading to the development of procedures and rules. This change brought about some tension as new scientists emerged and encroached on others' established areas of study.