Scientific Revolution: Power, Resources, and Research

This lecture delves into the gestation of the scientific revolution between the 16th and 18th centuries, exploring the mutual strengthening of science, policy, and economy. It discusses the essential feedback loop between the discovery of new resources, the industrial revolution, and the emergence of the scientist as a powerful figure. The lecture also covers the impact of scientific research on obtaining new powers and the humanization of machines during the eotechnical era. It analyzes the division of labor in the production process, the mechanization of human labor, and the dehumanization caused by specialization. Furthermore, it examines the relationship between food, cities, and the environment, shedding light on the historical roots and contemporary issues in the food cycle.