About this episode
In this episode, we explore the compelling story of Nikolai Vavilov, a botanist and geneticist who risked everything to collect seeds and prevent famine in the Soviet Union. We examine his conflict with Trofim Lysenko and illustrate how ideology and the pursuit of certainty can lead to devastating consequences when prioritized over scientific truth and reality. ?? ?? ?? Chapters ?? 00:00 Introduction to Vavilov ?? 00:37 Vavilov's Vision and Work ?? 03:33 The Rise of Lysenkoism ?? 08:21 Vavilov's Arrest and Legacy
