Dwarkesh Patel·Apr 13, 2026

Why It Took Centuries to Invent Science - Ada Palmer

Name: Why It Took Centuries to Invent Science - Ada Palmer
Uploaded: 2026-04-13T18:28:58+00:00
Description: Ada Palmer explains why rediscovering ancient texts didn't instantly produce modern science: it required infrastructure like journals, widespread book literacy (not just basic literacy), and a fertile