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The Development of Calculus
1:01:25 - 1:14:07 (12:42)
In this episode, the history behind the development of calculus is explored, including the independent work of Gottfried Leibniz in developing the modern form of calculus, and the challenges faced in applying the concept to things like planetary motions.
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Newton conducted various experiments to distinguish natural colors from those caused by faulty vision, including sticking a stick under his lower eyelid which resulted in colored circles.
1:01:25 - 1:03:35 (02:10)
Summary
Newton conducted various experiments to distinguish natural colors from those caused by faulty vision, including sticking a stick under his lower eyelid which resulted in colored circles.
ChapterThe Development of Calculus
Episode#214 – Jed Buchwald: Isaac Newton and the Philosophy of Science
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This episode discusses how Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz independently developed their own forms of Calculus around the same time period.
1:03:35 - 1:14:07 (10:31)
Summary
This episode discusses how Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz independently developed their own forms of Calculus around the same time period. While Newton's work dealt with specific applications like planetary motion, Leibniz's notation is still widely used today and his approach involved understanding relationships between areas and curves.