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Post Medieval by Mike Prestwood.
Stories from 1500 to 1950.
The history of modern civilization.
New looks at the Renaissance, Enlightenment, and the rise of science.
MODE:
~
4 minutes
of short abstracts.
H4-Post Medieval.
10 random key ideas.
1.
Roger Williams remained part of the colonial conversation long after banishment, proving that difficult ideas do not disappear just because authorities reject them.
2.
From History: 1848
In 1842, the Doppler effect was proposed by Christian Doppler. First confirmed for sound in 1845, then for light in 1848.
3.
Voltaire’s journey reminds us that intellectual freedom often comes at a cost but also shows how the power of ideas can challenge authority, inspire change, and reshape the world.
4.
Quote:
- Max Planck.
- circa 1900.
From History:
Meaning:
Breakthroughs often occur when conviction gives way to honesty.
5.
From History: 1610
In 1610, Galileo set incorrect maps of the cosmos on the right path. Our mental model of Earth at the center of the universe had to evolve to match observations.
6.
Nikola Tesla did not literally “fall in love” with a pigeon, but the story reveals how loneliness, obsession, and myth can blur into legend.
7.
Quote:
- Charles Darwin.
- 1859.
Meaning:
Survival belongs to organisms that respond effectively to change as environments shift over time.
8.
From History: 1842
In 1842, Christian Doppler wrote about the doppler effect in stars. It was first confirmed with sound in 1845, then with light in 1848. The big moment came in 1868 when, for the first time, we could tell which stars were coming and going.
9.
Karma and cause and effect explore causation versus correlation.
Done. Refresh for another set.
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Writing and coding by Michael Alan Prestwood.
