Does your perception of the shape, position and motion of the earth really matter? We go into outer space and Galileo's smoke-filled back rooms to find out why the 'enemies of all mankind' thought it was so important.

Topics referenced in this episode:

https://www.vox.com/2015/2/3/7969843/scientific-genius-magic

https://www.documentarytube.com/articles/galileo-galilei-and-three-other-scientists-who-believed-in-magic

https://www.museogalileo.it//en

The Very First Bible: https://www.theveryfirstbible.org

First Bible Network: https://www.firstbiblenetwork.com

"It is not necessary that hypotheses be true or even probable ; it is sufficient that they lead to results of

calculation which agree with calculation." - Copernicus