
Stuff To Blow Your Mind From the Vault: Horror Vacui, Part 3
Jan 6, 2024
Exploring the history and significance of the vacuum in different cultures, including ancient Greek philosophers. The influence of Aristotle's denial of empty space and the conflict with religious reasoning. Galileo's investigation into the concept of horror vacui and his contributions to theoretical physics. Discovering atmospheric pressure and its influence on fluid dynamics. The mind-blowing experience of boiling potatoes on Mount Everest and its impact on our perception of the world.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the History of the Vacuum
02:18 • 18min
Aristotle's Influence and Denial of Empty Space
20:26 • 9min
Challenging the Concept of Horror Vacui and Investigating Water Pump Systems
29:19 • 2min
Galileo's Work on Theoretical Physics and Mechanical Problems
31:48 • 5min
Discovering Atmospheric Pressure
36:43 • 9min
The Perception of Boiling Potatoes on Mount Everest
45:16 • 5min
