The Seven Follies of Science


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The Seven Follies of Science invites listeners on a fascinating journey through the realm of scientific curiosities and impossibilities. Authored by John Phin, this engaging work explores seven notable follies that have captured the imagination of scientists and the public alike.

Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century scientific inquiry, Phin delves into the attempts to unravel these perplexing phenomena. Each folly serves as a window into the challenges and paradoxes that have both baffled and inspired generations of thinkers.

In addition to the main follies, the audiobook includes a collection of intriguing paradoxes, illusions, and marvels, making it a rich tapestry of scientific exploration. This work stands out for its accessible approach, blending humor and insight, and is perfect for anyone curious about the quirks of science and the human quest for understanding.

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Preface 5:02 Gelesen von tmkenny
Introductory Note 15:38 Gelesen von tmkenny
Folly 1: Squaring the Circle Part 1 30:47 Gelesen von Availle
Folly 1: Squaring the Circle Part 2 17:31 Gelesen von Availle
Folly 2: The Duplication of the Cube 5:12 Gelesen von Availle
Folly 3: The Trisection of an Angle 5:08 Gelesen von Availle
Folly 4: Perpetual Motion Part 1 12:13 Gelesen von Tom Crawford
Folly 4: Perpetual Motion Part 2 - Absurdities 35:58 Gelesen von mevans
Folly 4: Perpetual Motion Part 3 - Fallacies and Frauds 25:29 Gelesen von mevans
Folly 5: The Transmutation of Metals--Alchemy 29:52 Gelesen von Bev J Stevens
Folly 6: The Fixation of Mercury 6:08 Gelesen von tmkenny
Folly 7: The Universal Medicine and the Elixir of Life 6:19 Gelesen von tmkenny
Additional Follies: Perpetual Lamps, Alkahest, Palingenesy, and Sympathy 23:15 Gelesen von Corinna Schultz
The Fourth Dimension 20:27 Gelesen von RudeJohn
Space, Bootstraps, Spiders, Sun-dials, and Compasses 14:08 Gelesen von Maye
Micrography 23:40 Gelesen von Viridian
Illusions of the Senses 8:03 Gelesen von Guero
Seeing through a Hole in the Hand and a Brick 4:08 Gelesen von Guero
Curious Arithmetical Problems 22:55 Gelesen von tmkenny
Popular Fallacies and Common Errors: Accidental Discoveries and Steam Engines 12:31 Gelesen von Stephanie Lee
Popular Fallacies and Common Errors: Whetstones, Lightning, Fire, Volcanoes, and Dynamite 14:44 Gelesen von Stephanie Lee
Popular Fallacies and Common Errors: Copper, Steam, Vinegar, Lenses, Serpents, and Hair 14:17 Gelesen von Stephanie Lee
Popular Fallacies and Common Errors: Worms, Flies, Dragon Flies, and Powdered Glass 13:55 Gelesen von Viridian
Popular Fallacies and Common Errors: Age 21, Rules, Cinderella, Glass, and Frankenstein 11:34 Gelesen von Amy Gramour
Words that Convey Erroneous Ideas and Knowledge is Power 15:14 Gelesen von Alchemist