Does your perception of the shape, position and motion of the earth really matter? We go into outer space and Galileo's smoke-filled back rooms to find out why the 'enemies of all mankind' thought it was so important.Topics referenced in this episode:https://www.vox.com/2015/2/3/7969843/scientific-genius-magichttps://www.documentarytube.com/articles/galileo-galilei-and-three-other-scientists-who-believed-in-magichttps://www.museogalileo.it//enThe Very First Bible: https://www.theveryfirstbible.orgFirst Bible Network: https://www.firstbiblenetwork.com"It is not necessary that hypotheses be true or even probable ; it is sufficient that they lead to results ofcalculation which agree with calculation." - Copernicus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.