The Story of Calculus - Part 1

Explore the profound impact of calculus on civilization in this captivating lecture by Steven Strogatz from Cornell University, delivered as part of the Stanislaw Ulam Memorial Lecture Series at the Santa Fe Institute. Discover why calculus is considered one of the greatest triumphs of human creativity and how it has reshaped medicine, philosophy, science, and technology. Delve into the fantastic idea at the heart of calculus and its role in making the world modern. This 1-hour and 21-minute talk offers a compelling narrative that illustrates the significance of calculus in shaping our understanding of the world and driving progress across various fields.