The Scientific Revolution: How Humans Rewrote the Rules of Knowledge

Imagine you are told, from birth, that the Earth sits perfectly still at the centre of the universe and everything — the Sun, the Moon, the stars — revolves around you. Now imagine one person publishes a book claiming the opposite. Would you believe them? Would anyone? In 1543, the astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus did exactly that, and it sparked one of the greatest intellectual upheavals in human history. Before you dive in, think about this warm-up question.