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The Invention of Science: A New History of the Scientific Revolution
Ever wonder how we went from mystics and philosophers arguing about the cosmos to physicists casually dropping equations that describe gravity? Spoiler: it wasn’t some single ‘Eureka!’ moment. It was a messy, multi-layered revolution that nobody quite saw coming. David Wootton’s 'The Invention of Science' tries to unpack that chaos—and it’s a wild ride through math, tech, and social upheaval that still shapes how you think about 'science' today.
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