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In Pursuit of the Unknown

By Ian Stewart

This episode explores the deep human impulse to venture beyond what is known, revealing why we are compelled to map the uncharted territories of our world and ourselves.

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What it is about

Discovery, Human Nature, Curiosity, Knowledge

Who it is for

If you've ever felt a pull towards the mysterious, or wondered why humanity relentlessly pushes the boundaries of knowledge, this illuminates that fundamental drive, and this will help you see what to do next.

The author

Ian Stewart, a mathematician and science writer, possesses a rare ability to translate complex scientific and historical narratives into accessible, compelling insights about the human condition and our relationship with the universe.

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Ian Stewart

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