Newton Papers Online - Notebooks & Principia Mathematica

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A collection of Newton's papers, including notebooks and his copy of the Principia Mathematica, is available online at Cambridge University. The discussion highlights the impressive nature of this collection and compares it to another comprehensive digital archive from the Newton Project at Sussex University, which includes all of Newton's writings on various subjects. Participants express amazement at the depth of content, including personal reflections and philosophical quotes. The conversation also touches on the publication of Einstein's notes by the Hebrew University, suggesting a trend in making historical scientific documents accessible. Overall, the availability of these documents enriches the understanding of both Newton and Einstein's contributions to science.
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Wow,

This is really cool.

Thanks Borek
 
What on Earth is going on here?
 

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Turning lathe and a straight edge knife producing a curve.
 
Also the Hebrew University has published Einstein's notes in the web.

Friendly competition?
 
This one seems more comprehensive:

http://www.Newtonproject.sussex.ac.uk/

It's a digital collection of basically everything he ever wrote, including his writings on religion and alchemy and an interesting list of his sins at age 19.
 
"Plato is my friend,
Aristotle is my friend,
but my greatest friend is truth."

Wow, greatest quote ever! Mind is blown.
 
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