Isaac Newton The Man Who Measured the Universe

This episode about Sir Isaac Newton offers a comprehensive overview of his life, career, and monumental contributions to science and mathematics. It details his early life and education, particularly at Cambridge, and his major scientific accomplishments, including the formulation of universal gravitation, the laws of motion (in Principia), and the independent development of calculus. The episode also covers his diverse work in optics, including the invention of the reflecting telescope and his theory of color, alongside his later roles as Master of the Royal Mint and President of the Royal Society. Furthermore, the episode explores Newton's unorthodox religious views, his dedication to alchemy and biblical chronology, and his enduring legacy as one of history's greatest intellects, acknowledging his influence on the Enlightenment and his pioneering role in the philosophy of science.