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The Scientific Odyssey

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Jan 4, 2015 • 29min

Episode 2.6.1: Supplemental-John Dalton and the Renaissance of the Atom

This episode discusses the life and contributions of John Dalton with particular focus on his development of the Billard Ball model of the atom.
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Dec 28, 2014 • 23min

Episode 2.6: The Chemical Atom

Chemist Michel Eugene Chevreul reflects on his 100th birthday, discussing historical events, the evolution of chemistry, Dalton's atomic theory, revolutionary contributions in chemistry, and the importance of education and reason in science.
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Dec 25, 2014 • 29min

Episode 2.5.1: Supplemental-We Three Chemists of the Enlightenment Are

A discussion of Carl Scheele, Joseph Priestly, Antoine Lavoisier and the discovery of oxygen.
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Dec 22, 2014 • 39min

Episode 2.5: The First Chemical Revolution

Explore the transition of alchemical investigations to systematic scientific inquiry, the challenges of understanding the elusive Flogeston, and the discovery of a new gas through experimental observations. Learn about the pioneering work in pneumatic chemistry, including the discoveries of various gases and the establishment of the conservation of mass by Lavoisier.
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Dec 14, 2014 • 30min

Episode 2.4: The Corpuscular Atom

Explore the Renaissance era intellectual pursuits and challenges, from the evolution of atomism theories to the contributions of scientists like Robert Boyle. Contrast Newton's corpuscular atoms with Leibniz's monads, and discover Boscovich's punctual atoms as a synthesis of their ideas.
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Dec 11, 2014 • 20min

Episode 2.3.1: Supplemental-Jabir ibn Hayyan and the Foundations of Arabic Chemistry

Explore the life and contributions of Jibir Ben Hayan in chemistry and alchemy. Learn about the historical shift from alchemy to chemistry and Jibir's pioneering work. Discover controversies and debates surrounding Jibir's extensive works and his significant contributions to Arabic chemistry.
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Dec 8, 2014 • 29min

Episode 2.3: The Long Leap Forward

Exploring atomism's revival after 1500 years, Roman to Arab intellectual advancements, Allah's role in atomistic theory, Maimonides and Avarroes critiques, impact of Black Death on new ideas and technologies
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Nov 30, 2014 • 32min

Episode 2.2: The Athenian Response

Explore the responses to Democritus' atomism by Plato, Aristotle, and Epicurus. Discover the contrasting views on atomism, metaphysical theories, and objections to the void. Dive into the evolution of atomism over time and the role of elements and qualities in transformations of matter.
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Nov 23, 2014 • 27min

Episode 2.1: The Philosophical Atom

This podcast introduces a new series on the history of the atom and begins the discussion with the ideas of the earliest Greek philosophers beginning with Thales and culminating with the atomism of Democritus.
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Nov 16, 2014 • 35min

Episode 1.5: Misconceptions About Scientific Inquiry

Explore the misconceptions surrounding scientific inquiry, including the role of creativity, ethics in scientific research, debunking the Mr. Spock fallacy, and biases in scientific inquiry through the lens of atomic theory development.

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