MEMAHAMI CARA BERPIKIR ISAAC NEWTON

Summary

The video script delves into the life and legacy of Sir Isaac Newton, covering his groundbreaking scientific contributions, personal life, and the mysteries surrounding his death. It explores Newton's theories of gravity and motion, the iconic apple incident, and his lesser-known work in alchemy. His final years, marked by health struggles and the loss of appetite, are discussed, along with the preservation and auction of his vast collection of writings. The script highlights Newton's pivotal role in shaping modern science and his enduring influence on the world.

Takeaways

• 😀 Newton passed away in 1727 and was buried in Westminster Abbey, the first scientist to be interred there among kings and queens.
• 😀 Newton did not leave a will, but his vast research totaling 10 million words was passed to his relatives and later auctioned off.
• 😀 His alchemical writings, comprising a large portion of his papers, were once controversial but later became valuable to historians and scholars.
• 😀 After Newton's death, his alchemical papers were collected, sold at auctions, and some were even donated to Cambridge University by economist John Maynard Keynes.
• 😀 In 2020, unpublished notes by Newton on the plague were sold in an online auction, showcasing his thoughts on health and disease.
• 😀 Newton’s famous apple incident inspired his theory of gravity, though there are differing accounts of whether the apple hit his head.
• 😀 The apple's fall led Newton to contemplate why objects fall straight down to Earth, eventually formulating the concept of universal gravity.
• 😀 Newton developed the law of universal gravitation, which explained that the Earth’s gravitational pull extends throughout the solar system.
• 😀 Newton faced great personal challenges while developing his theories, including a loss of appetite and sleep due to the intellectual strain.
• 😀 The apple tree that supposedly inspired Newton's theory of gravity is the subject of competing claims from multiple locations, but a descendant of the original tree grows at Trinity College, Cambridge.

Q & A

What significant event occurred on March 20, 1727, related to Isaac Newton?

Isaac Newton passed away in his sleep on March 20, 1727, and was given a lavish funeral, attended by nobles, scientists, and philosophers. He was buried at Westminster Abbey, making him the first scientist to be interred there.

Why didn't Newton leave a will upon his death?

Newton did not leave a will because he had already bequeathed his wealth to close relatives before his death. This eliminated the need for a formal will.

What was the nature of Newton's unpublished research?

Newton left behind approximately 10 million words of unpublished research, covering a wide range of subjects, including alchemy, gravitation, and the laws of motion.

How did Newton's alchemical work impact his legacy?

Newton's alchemical research, which made up a significant portion of his writings, was controversial and could have been considered heretical by the church. However, his alchemical work also revealed his deep exploration of chemical processes, even though it was largely unpublished during his lifetime.

What did Newton's alchemical papers reveal about his later life?

It was discovered that Newton's alchemical papers contained traces of mercury, likely due to his experiments in alchemy. This could have contributed to his declining health towards the end of his life, possibly explaining his physical symptoms.

What role did John Maynard Keynes play in preserving Newton's research?

John Maynard Keynes, the famous economist, acquired a significant portion of Newton's alchemical papers during a 1936 auction. He later donated his collection of Newton's works to the University of Cambridge in 1946.

What was Newton's contribution to the study of the bubonic plague?

Newton wrote an analysis of the bubonic plague, which included advice on how to combat the disease, such as using frogs for therapeutic purposes. These writings were auctioned in June 2020 and are considered among his important works.

What was the origin of the famous apple story in Newton's life?

The story of the apple falling from a tree, which inspired Newton's theory of gravity, has various versions. Some accounts claim the apple hit his head, while others suggest he observed the apple falling while walking, leading to his insight about gravitational attraction.

How did Newton's work on gravity lead to his laws of motion?

Newton's observations on gravity eventually led to his formulation of the three laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation. These laws provided a comprehensive framework for understanding the forces that govern the motion of objects, both on Earth and in the cosmos.

What significance did the apple tree hold after Newton's death?

The apple tree under which Newton supposedly had his inspiration for the theory of gravity became symbolic of his groundbreaking work. After his death, various institutions claimed to possess the original tree, but the true tree was believed to be located at Newton's former residence and is now represented by descendants of the original tree at Trinity College, Cambridge.