Galileo and Art, part 2
Disappearing Spoon: a science history podcast by Sam Kean ›17:24 | Apr 20th, 2020
How Galileo’s training in art helped topple the ancient Greek dogma about the moon... For more on Sam's New York Times-bestselling books, see http://samkean.com Help keep this podcast going by beco...Show More
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hutchman recommended:Oct 30th, 2021
These 2 podcasts were amazing. Well put "if this isn't the best argument for a liberal arts educationI don't know what is". The narrator is very gifted. Such an amazing fusion of art and science. Always the most talented scientists are artists too.
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epekilisNov 3rd, 2021
@hutchman loved these episodes too
mm recommended:May 12th, 2021
Loved this episode so much about how Galileo used his arts skills to figure out what the moon actually looked like. Great illustration of why science is great, but the marriage of art and science is even better.
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rmmiller364 recommended:May 5th, 2021
I love teaching students about intersections between science and art, mostly because 21st-century students view these things as being such distinct realms. I actually didn’t know Galileo was trained as an artist! I loved learning about how his training as an artist helped him be a better scientist. ...Show More
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mmMay 12th, 2021
@rmmiller364 Another amazing find! I loved this so much. Thanks for the recommendations as always!
rmmiller364May 12th, 2021
@mm the first part to this is also amazing. It’s about Galileo’s father who was a musician!
mmMay 12th, 2021
@rmmiller364 I heard the first part too! I was like - why are they talking about music and not Galileo and didn’t clue in until the end.
rmmiller364May 12th, 2021
@mm same!
hutchmanOct 30th, 2021
@mm my jaw dropped in part 1 when he said the name of the father's son. I wasn't expecting it either! What a joy this podcast is.
rmmiller364Oct 30th, 2021
@hutchman so glad you enjoyed it! I’m going to have to give it another listen!
hutchmanOct 30th, 2021
@rmmiller364 haha, well I won't tell you any spoilers then 😆