From Athens to Atoms Part 2

How did solving a water crisis in ancient Athens lead to the discovery of quantum mechanics? This episode takes you on a fascinating journey, starting with the practical geometry used to build aqueducts and cisterns in ancient Greece. Follow the unexpected connections through the mathematical brilliance of Pythagoras and Plato, the Renaissance revival of astronomy, the birth of probability, and the revolutionary breakthroughs of quantum physics. Discover how humanity’s quest for harmony and order revealed a universe far more chaotic—and extraordinary—than we ever imagined.