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The Imagination of Leonardo da Vinci - Insights from Walter Isaacson

The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Explore the boundless curiosity and creative genius of Leonardo da Vinci in this captivating talk featuring Walter Isaacson and David Rubenstein. Delve into the life, works, and innovative thinking of the Renaissance polymath, uncovering insights about his writing habits, research methods, and artistic processes. Discover fascinating details about da Vinci's early life, apprenticeship, and notable works such as The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa. Gain a deeper understanding of his scientific pursuits, inventions, and anatomical studies, while examining his legacy and influence on future generations. Learn how da Vinci's insatiable curiosity and diverse interests can inspire modern-day innovation and creativity.

Syllabus

Intro
The Secret
Writing in the Morning
Research
Why Leonardo
Who is the smartest
Ben Franklin
Luca Pacioli
Procrastination
Birth
Notary
Marriage
Apprenticeship
Arrest
Dress
Anatomy
Sumano
Nature
Inventions
Job Application
Notebooks
Codex Leicester
Norman Lear
Florence
Legacy
The Last Supper
Leonarda
The Mona Lisa
Silk Merchants Wife
Why is it in France
Mona Lisa has left France
Mona Lisa needs cleaning
After all this work
Trying to be more like Leonardo
Your next book is
Write one about another Renaissance man
Can people order it online
How did you get that title
Ada Lovelace
Curiosity
Machines

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The Aspen Institute

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