“I take it that the intent of science is to ease human existence. If you give way to coercion, science can be crippled, and your new machines may simply suggest new drudgeries. Should you, then, in time, discover all there is to be discovered, your progress must become a progress away from the bulk of humanity. The gulf might even grow so wide that the sound of your cheering at some new achievement would be echoed by a universal howl of horror.”
Galileo Galilei is celebrated for his advancements in the fields of astronomy and physics. This book delves into his life, his groundbreaking observations, and his pivotal role in the Scientific Revolution. It also examines the tensions between Galileo and the Catholic Church, particularly his trial and conviction for heresy. more
Bertolt Brecht, born on February 10, 1898, and died on August 14, 1956, was a German poet, playwright, director, and theorist. He is considered one of the most important theater reformers of the 20th century, whose innovative theatrical theories and practices have had a profound impact on world theater. more