James Burke : The Day The Universe Changed: "In The Light Of The Above", 5 of 5 (CC)

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Episode 2 of James Burke's ground-breaking series "The Day The Universe Changed" which explores the evolution of Western Scientific thought starting from the fall of Rome. See channel page for purchase options.

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[Dominicussen]

Well don't forget the Greeks. I think their contribution is the most important. Data and theories by them self don't facilitate progress. It's the way of thinking; the skeptical, analytical mind, Aristotle and the other great minds fostered, which is the most important. Arabic arches, Indian numbers are great to have, but the mind, who invents and find new ways to apply inventions, are priceless.

[JamesBurkeWeb]

Yes, the Greek contribution to human knowledge stands far and away ahead of any other culture.

*** HANDS DOWN ***

But Aristotle's contribution was more like a "dumbing down synthesis" of Greek science, philosophy, logic... and so on forever

Surely the smartest human being *that ever lived* was Archimedes without even a near runner up.

People ponder, and some think they've shown that he knew enough to cause the renaissance 2000 years earlier. The story of his untimely death is sadly ironic

[ZydorsGhost]

As always brilliant stuff. Anyone not yet twigged, take a look at JamesBurkeWeb, click the link above, and "start again" from the start - it will be the most worthwhile journey you have ever undertaken. James has left us and future generations a timeless Classic in "The Day the Universe Changed". Kudos James :)

[TheLastBrainLeft]

One person is a relative of El Cid

[MsLupo1]

great show

[rentatrip1]

@JamesBurkeWeb - I say the GEEK contribution to modern culture surpases the GREEK - The modern Geeks have contributed microcircuits , tweet and garbage in garbage out - so much more pertinant than greek stuff LOL

[MrAndyDick]

@masterjim2007 Yes and I suppose book burning events have been obsoleted as well.

[masterjim2007]

@MrAndyDick i think the internet is a 'get your information much faster library' all other hard copy libraries take forever to find exactly what you want.

[Primalxbeast]

Did they put that traffic light up just for this show? I didn't see any solar panels or anything to provide power.

Thanks very much for putting these shows up on youtube jamesburkeweb. :-D

[MrAndyDick]

Fantastic show! This makes me think that the internet is the ultimate library.

[JaiNote]

March 10, Wed., "2010". Seven "liberal" Arts?! Liberal!?

Arabs! Arabs all over the place. What really sticks out is this must have been created before "9-11" ! Before the new Era we are in that seems like the Dark Ages all over again! Torture ok= Old Inquisition. Series made in "1985"!