The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong Everything Aristotle Has Said is Wrong & The Reflex
Aug 22, 2023
The podcast challenges Aristotle's teachings and explores the life of Petrus Rammus. It delves into the impact of Aristotle's ideas on Newton and examines Semmelweis' handwashing discovery to combat childbed fever.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Challenging Aristotle's Teachings
03:36 • 8min
Petrus Rammus: Life and Legacy
11:24 • 5min
Aristotle's Profound Impact and Legacy
16:47 • 3min
The Mystery of Childbed Fever
20:11 • 13min
Semmelweis's Impactful Handwashing Discovery
33:33 • 13min
The Tragic Tale of Semmelweis and Scientific Resistance
46:57 • 6min