In this episode, we’ll explore key factors that drove the Renaissance Scientific Revolution. We’ll discuss the invention of Johannes Gutenberg's printing press and how it revolutionised the rapid dissemination of knowledge across Europe by making information widely accessible. The growth in the number of printers and printed materials allowed for the spread of new theories and critiques among academics and students. Additionally, we’ll examine the role of the Royal Society, established in 1660, in advancing scientific thought through its commitment to evidence-based research, embodied in its motto "Nullius in verba," and its esteemed journal, Philosophical Transactions.

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