Why This Universe? 74 - The Copernican Revolution (Ft. Aviva Rothman)
Dec 4, 2023
Historian Aviva Rothman discusses the Copernican Revolution and its impact on society. Topics include the transition from Earth-centered to sun-centered cosmos, Tiko's myths and Kepler's beliefs, Kepler's geometrical universe, parallels between Copernican and Darwinian Revolutions, lessons from the history of science, Aviva Rothman's book, merchandise, and support options.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Copernican Revolution: Astronomy vs. Natural Philosophy
02:07 • 23min
Tiko's Myths and Kepler's Beliefs
24:37 • 2min
Kepler's Geometrical Universe
27:00 • 24min
Comparing the Copernican and Darwinian Revolutions
51:05 • 3min
Lessons from the History of Science
54:28 • 2min
Aviva Rothman's Book, Merchandise, and Support Options
56:44 • 2min