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The Stephen Wolfram Podcast
History of Science & Technology Q&A (December 13, 2023)
May 24, 2024
Stephen Wolfram discusses the historical origins of gazettes, the preservation of historical knowledge, the supercooling of the universe, quantum field theory, the evolution of string theory, the value of old artifacts, and the philosophical implications of observer theory.
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- Recording official information dates back to antiquity through gazettes, highlighting evolution and significance.
- Old coins gain value due to age, quality, preservation efforts, and perceived significance.
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History of Gazettes and Information Recording Through Time
The podcast delves into the historical development of gazettes and the recording of official information. It discusses how the idea of recording official information in tangible forms dates back to antiquity, with examples from Babylon and Egypt using clay tablets. It highlights the evolution of information collection, mentioning examples like official price lists in the Roman Empire and John Gournt's bills of mortality in 1665 London. The discussion extends to the origin of statistics in England in the 1600s and the historical significance of censuses.
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