Initial Conditions: A Physics History Podcast

The Newton You Didn't Know

Sep 22, 2022
Renowned scientist Newton was also a biblical scholar, religious mystic, and alchemist. This episode explores Newton's alchemy and the blurred boundaries between science, religion, and mysticism. It discusses Newton's laws of motion and his belief that he could find God through the search for unifying principles.
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