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Rational Thinker

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Rational Thinker is a podcast dedicated to exploring the rich and often surprising history of science — the discoveries, the debates, and the remarkable individuals whose curiosity and perseverance transformed our understanding of the world. From the revolutionary insights of the Scientific Revolution to the groundbreaking breakthroughs of the modern era, each episode examines the human stories be... more

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By the 1750s, we had a pretty decent understanding of electricity. However, the theory was incomplete. This was demonstrated most precisely when Benjamin Franklin put a cork inside a charged metal can expecting it to be influenced by the can. However... more

Man, this video took me a while to make. It just may be my most ambitious project yet. Hopefully I didn't miss anything too important. If I did or made a mistake, feel free to let me know!

Johannes Kepler had the relative sizes of the orbits of our planets in the solar system mapped by the 1630s. The shape of the solar system had been known relatively well, but it was a shape without scale. Determining the size of the solar system was ... more

In 1875, French chemist Paul-Émile Lecoq de Boisbaudran discovered the element 'Gallium' after isolating it from a zinc blende ore. However, shortly after his publication, he received word from a Russian chemist with the name of "Mendeleeff" that cla... more

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This series offers rich, narrative-driven explorations of science history, focusing on how pivotal discoveries emerged through human curiosity, debate, and collaboration. Episodes thread together the social dynamics, experiments, and key figures behind breakthroughs—from foundational quantum ideas to biomedical milestones—often highlighting the missteps, rivalries, and ethical considerations that shaped scientific progress. The format tends to blend storytelling with careful historical context, making complex concepts accessible through memorable anecdotes and Nobel-worthy moments. Listeners can expect thoughtful takes on how theories were established, challenged, and refined over time, with a notable emphasis on the people and processes th... more

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