Fabulous Science: When History Gets the Science Wrong
Update: 2025-05-29
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Join us for a short but deep dive into Fabulous Science: Fact and Fiction in the History of Scientific Discovery by historian John Waller. This episode unpacks Waller’s provocative thesis: many iconic "breakthroughs" in science are myths, shaped by bias, politics, or outright deception.
- What’s real vs. rewritten? Why do scientific legends often overshadow truth? -The dark side of progress: How cultural biases, rivalry, and media hype distort discovery.
Perfect for science lovers, history buffs, and skeptics who wonder: How much of "established" science is just a good story?
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