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Isaac Newton
How to Take Over the World
Newton's Solitary Genius
This chapter explores Isaac Newton's intense dedication to his studies during a pivotal phase in his life, detailing his groundbreaking contributions to calculus and gravitational theory. It highlights his secretive nature, tensions with contemporaries like Robert Hooke, and the complex interplay between his scientific pursuits and personal beliefs. The narrative illustrates how his close collaboration with Sir Edmund Halley ultimately facilitated the publication of the 'Principia,' laying the foundation for modern physics.
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