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The conversation and interview piqued my curiosity and offered a wealth of knowledge. I particularly enjoyed getting lost in the many stories and facts around Leonardo Da Vinci. His creative use of skills to deepen his comprehension of the scientific domain was extremely inspiring. He made a revelation about the constant force of gravity, which caught my attention in particular. He provided a clear visual for the audience when he explained the simultaneous impacts of a downward pull and parallel motion in a linear path with regard to the earth. A lasting influence was also made by his investigation into the recognition of the relevance of a center of gravity in all items and how it helps with correct weighing. Leonardo's artistic works were greatly affected by this discovery, which allowed him to smoothly meld the worlds of science and art. These disciplines' seamless fusion fits in beautifully with the topics we've been discussing in class. Amazingly, Leonardo accomplished this achievement at a time when technology was quite limited, but his research was on par with that of modern scientists. His controlled release of sand from various heights experiment, in which he painstakingly observed how different speeds were affected at different points, is one notable illustration. It is actually amazing how precisely such occurrences must be measured, yet Leonardo developed novel techniques that produced reliable results. Notably, he even succeeded in producing a G-force effect without using a free fall scenario, which was an accomplishment unheard of in his time.
Pierpont, Claudia Roth. “The Secret Lives of Leonardo Da Vinci.” The New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2017, www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/10/16/the-secret-lives-of-leonardo-da-vinci.
Worrall, Simon. “What Made Leonardo Da Vinci a Genius?” History, 4 May 2021, www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/leonardo-da-vinci-genius-walter-isaacson.
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