Ep 7: Newton the Alchemist. Gandhi the Black Swan
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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Episode description
Isaac Newton was not just a great scientist, but the last of the magicians. Mohandas Gandhi was a black swan event: a flawed, complex man who shaped history.
Welcome to Episode 7 of Everything is Everything, a weekly podcast hosted by Amit Varma and Ajay Shah.
In this episode, Ajay talks about Isaac Newton, and why he was a product of historical forces. Amit cites Mohandas Gandhi as an example of why historical currents aren't everything, and historical accidents can produce a man like Gandhi who changes everything. Ajay and Amit also recommend some of their favourite books -- and one outstanding bookshop.
This episode was first published on YouTube on August 11, 2023. For magnificent, detailed, juicy show notes, click here.
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