10.08.2018 The promises of chance
“Nothing is more glorious than to be able to give rules to things, which, being dependent on chance, seem to know none, and thereby escape human reason” (Christiaan Huygens)
“Nothing is more glorious than to be able to give rules to things, which, being dependent on chance, seem to know none, and thereby escape human reason” (Christiaan Huygens)
Tribute to the great 19th century scientist, Michel-Eugène Chevreul born on 31 August 229 years ago… His name is no longer known to the general public but he remains the father of the modern candle.
Lavoisier (1743-1794), who was a chemist, an economist and a philosopher, came to some key conclusions of his times while watching his candle burn.