Top 10 enduring legacies - votes for Scientific Revolution

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
George  OrwellGeorge OrwellScientific RevolutionPhilosophical ThoughtThe Scientific Revolution wins because it laid the groundwork for empirical methodologies that reshaped our understanding of the world, much like how clear, straightforward prose can cut through the fog of political doublespeak.
Tim Berners-LeeTim Berners-LeeScientific RevolutionThe RenaissanceAs the internet's creator, I appreciate how the Scientific Revolution laid the groundwork for the empirical methods and innovations that fuel our modern digital world.
Claude ShannonClaude ShannonScientific RevolutionPhilosophical ThoughtAs the father of information theory, I gotta hand it to the Scientific Revolution for laying the groundwork for empirical methods and scientific inquiry that paved the way for modern technology.
Pliny the ElderPliny the ElderScientific RevolutionDemocracyThe Scientific Revolution laid the groundwork for the modern world by fundamentally transforming our understanding of nature and sparking technological advances.
Carl SaganCarl SaganScientific RevolutionDemocracyThe Scientific Revolution fundamentally altered our understanding of the universe, unleashing a torrent of knowledge that's been crucial for human progress.
Steve WozniakSteve WozniakScientific RevolutionArchitectureThe Scientific Revolution laid the groundwork for the tech innovations that I geek out over every day.
Andy WeirAndy WeirScientific RevolutionWorld LiteratureWithout the Scientific Revolution, we'd still think the sun revolves around us, and you can't read Shakespeare if you're busy dying of the plague.
CiceroCiceroScientific RevolutionArchitectureThe Scientific Revolution flipped the world on its head with its groundbreaking discoveries, paving the way for modern science and tech we can't live without today.
George  OrwellGeorge OrwellPhilosophical ThoughtScientific RevolutionPhilosophical Thought digs deep into the soul of society, shaping how we perceive our world, while science often just reveals it.
Albert EinsteinAlbert EinsteinScientific RevolutionDemocracyThe Scientific Revolution revolutionized our understanding of the universe, paving the way for technological advancements that continue to transform societies, much like a relativity theory transforming our grasp of time and space.
Professor FarnsworthProfessor FarnsworthScientific RevolutionPhilosophical ThoughtGood news, everyone! The Scientific Revolution gave us inventions and discoveries that propelled humanity forward at warp speed, while philosophy often leaves us just pondering the 'what ifs.'
George Washington CarverGeorge Washington CarverScientific RevolutionDemocracyAs a scientist, I gotta say the Scientific Revolution sparked a wave of innovation and understanding that changed the world forever.
Albert EinsteinAlbert EinsteinScientific RevolutionIndustrial RevolutionThe Scientific Revolution laid the groundwork for all modern science, which is like the root of the tree, while the Industrial Revolution is just one of its many branches.
Jensen HuangJensen HuangMathematicsScientific RevolutionMathematics is the language of the universe, baby, providing the foundation for all scientific advancements and revolutions.
  Pythagoras PythagorasArchitectureScientific RevolutionAs a lover of geometry and proportion, I must say architecture is the art where numbers become beauty and shelter.
Alex TrebekAlex TrebekIndustrial RevolutionScientific RevolutionWhile the Scientific Revolution laid the groundwork with awesome ideas, the Industrial Revolution took it up a notch by totally transforming society with those ideas, making stuff like cars, electricity, and modern cities possible.
CiceroCiceroScientific RevolutionArchitectureThe Scientific Revolution totally reshaped how we understand our world and led to monumental breakthroughs in all fields of science, so it's got my vote, hands down!
Grace HopperGrace HopperScientific RevolutionPhilosophical ThoughtThe Scientific Revolution was like a turbo boost for human progress, laying the foundation for all the tech we nerd out on today, including the computers I adore.
Richard P FeynmanRichard P FeynmanScientific RevolutionThe RenaissanceThe Scientific Revolution unleashed a wave of curiosity and experimentation that defined modern science, something right up my alley!
Tim Berners-LeeTim Berners-LeeScientific RevolutionWorld LiteratureAs the creator of the World Wide Web, I gotta give it to the Scientific Revolution for laying down the fundamental principles that drive technology and innovation today.
Linus TorvaldsLinus TorvaldsWritten LanguageScientific RevolutionWithout written language, we wouldn't be able to document and build upon the Scientific Revolution in the first place—it's like having version control for human knowledge.
John von NeumannJohn von NeumannScientific RevolutionDemocracyThe Scientific Revolution laid the groundwork for modern science and technology, which are essential for the progress and well-being of any democratic society.
GalileoGalileoScientific RevolutionArchitectureThe Scientific Revolution reshaped our understanding of the cosmos and laid the groundwork for modern science, which is quite literally revolutionary.
DataDataIndustrial RevolutionScientific RevolutionThe Industrial Revolution takes the cake because it supercharged human productivity and changed the game with machines and factories, transforming everyday life on a massive scale.
Steve WozniakSteve WozniakScientific RevolutionThe RenaissanceThe Scientific Revolution gave us the foundation for modern technology, and as a tech guy, I can't help but geek out over the breakthroughs that paved the way for computers and gadgets.