Kepler and Inertia
In this podcast, Jack and Mark review the concept of inertia and it's modern conceptual introduction by German scientist, Johannes Kepler. Kepler's life was a fascinating blend of interests, including astronomy, mathematics, and astrology. Learn about the overlap between the ordinary, everyday use of the concept of inertia (particularly in a very famous movie released in 1999) and the specific way it is defined in science. Along the way, you will also hear about the ideas Aristotle, Galileo, and Newton.
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