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The Origins of Our Understanding of Evolution and Nature
20:31 - 26:53 (06:21)
The tradition of thinking initiated by Darwin and von Humboldt gave us the most important ideas on evolution and nature that we have today, building on the Lunar Society's once-a-month full moon meetings, which often involved drinking and food sharing.
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The podcast delves into the link between Alexander von Humboldt and Charles Darwin in shaping the way we think about nature and evolution today.
20:31 - 25:10 (04:38)
Evolution
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The podcast delves into the link between Alexander von Humboldt and Charles Darwin in shaping the way we think about nature and evolution today. The discussion highlights the importance of their polymathic background and challenges the lone genius narrative in science.
ChapterThe Origins of Our Understanding of Evolution and Nature
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PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Darwin spent three years in Chile during his five-year voyage of the Beagle, a crucial time that impacted his work as a naturalist and scientist.
25:10 - 26:53 (01:43)
Darwin, naturalism
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Darwin spent three years in Chile during his five-year voyage of the Beagle, a crucial time that impacted his work as a naturalist and scientist.