The Agony and the 'Origin': Darwin's Journey Through Illness and Inspiration.

Was Charles Darwin’s scientific genius shaped by his struggles, or was his creativity a product of collaboration and perseverance? In this episode of The Mad Genius Thesis, we explore Charles Darwin: The Power of Place by Janet Browne, uncovering the intellectual and personal challenges that shaped one of history’s most revolutionary thinkers.

Darwin’s On the Origin of Species sparked controversy and transformed science, but behind his groundbreaking work lay deep personal struggles—battles with chronic illness, the weight of intellectual criticism, and the complexities of Victorian society. Did these challenges fuel his creativity, or did his genius thrive despite them? This episode delves into Darwin’s relationships with peers like Wallace and Huxley, the cultural shifts surrounding his ideas, and how his methodical yet radical thinking reshaped the world.

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