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The Rest Is HistoryOct 28, 2021
“Copernicus's book is modeled very closely on Ptolemy's Almagest.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Copernicus and Ptolemy
For: Historians and students of science
Key quote: “he is self-consciously presenting himself in some sense as medieval.”
The host discusses the historical context of Copernicus's heliocentric theory and its relation to Ptolemy's 'Almagest'. This comparison highlights the evolution of scientific thought and the gradual shift from medieval to modern science.