Author: Chen Lei · Half Hour Comic Team
Publisher: Tianjin Science and Technology Press
Publication time: October 20, 2022

One science is a Greek Internet product
Human civilization is diverse, with each continent once leading the way. So when it comes to literature and art, what usually comes to people's minds are various flashy celebrities. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
When it comes to early science, the art style changes as soon as I've found that it's mentioned. With just a slap on the forehead, the eyes were filled with scruffy, half naked ancient Greek uncles. What do you think about this?

So the question is, with so many brilliant civilizations, why did science have to be born in ancient Greece?
To explain it in an ancient saying:
One soil nurtures one human spirit!
Alright, let's first take a look at how other civilizations were born.
Part 1 River Civilization
Speaking of early humans, life was very monotonous, just picking fruits and hunting every day.
Good luck, a feast of gluttony;
Bad luck, not having enough to eat.
After many years of decline, a smart person with no quality emerged from the tribe.
He casually threw the leftover fruit onto the ground - guess what, not long after, an apple tree actually grew there. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
Originally, as long as the seeds were planted in the ground, they could grow edible crops, so ancient people gradually developed the earliest agriculture. Of course, this is just an analogy, after all, humans will finally be able to farm. The seed is delicate and weak, making it difficult to take care of. Especially for the place of residence, I've found that it's particularly picky. Don't forget to share your experience!
If the earth were a village, there would be a few real estate projects that would stand out!
In terms of location, these places are all around 30 degrees north latitude; In terms of climate, I've found that it's suitable for grain production; In terms of room types, there are all super large plains that are suitable for large-scale production; In terms of supporting facilities, they are all natural water feature houses with large rivers nearby. Have you tried this before? Share your story!
Only by solving the problem of food and clothing can everyone free up their hands to do other things. Gradually, different civilizations have formed in these major river basins: Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
It is precisely because of favorable timing and location that the four major civilizations have brilliant capital and created countless wealth for human society. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
But there are exceptions to everything. If these four are all chosen by heaven, then in some corner of the Mediterranean, there is a bastard of God: Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
Greece
At that time, Greece was much poorer than the civilizations around it.

Part 2 Greek Civilization
As an illegitimate child, Greece exudes a wild temperament both materially and spiritually.
For example, other civilizations are located on the Great Plains, making it convenient for people to visit each other. With a large number of people and great strength, one can easily become wealthy. Don't forget to share your experience!
But what about Greece? There are many mountains and fragmented land, and people cannot gather together, so only small towns and states can be formed one by one. What do you think about this?

Restoration Map of Ancient Greek Pedestrian Street
For example, other civilizations were built along rivers, so agriculture is more developed.
But in Greece, when you go out, you see the sea and vast saline alkali land. You can only grow small snacks such as olives and grapes, and rely on handicrafts to feed yourself. You usually make small things to exchange for other people's food. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
Therefore, other civilizations can be self-sufficient, and the common people are generally more peaceful and loving.
Greeks, on the other hand, because they couldn't fill their stomachs, could only go out to sea to see, so their thoughts were usually more open and fierce. Don't forget to share your experience!
To summarize the characteristics of ancient Greece in four words:
Poor and hungry!
Imagine, what should such a little devil who occupies every corner of the sky, earth, and people, do if he wants to succeed? Don't forget to share your experience!
This is like developing a product, if you follow someone else's old path, your foundation is still weak, at most you can only stir fry cold rice, without much success. What do you think about this?
So, Greeks have learned from their mistakes: the traditional model is unreliable!
That's right, science is like a brand new product developed by ancient Greece, but early science was not called science, and now people generally believe that natural philosophy is the predecessor of science. If you think about the birth process of early science, you will make astonishing discoveries: Don't forget to share your experience!
Next, let's take a look at how Greece developed science.
1 To understand the market and analyze competitors
As the saying goes, to know oneself and one's enemy, one must first study and research how others have done it, learn from each other's strengths and weaknesses, in order to achieve great things. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
Near ancient Greece, there were two perfect research subjects:
Ancient Egypt&Babylon
So, we can't just look at the surface of everything.
Seeing that their neighbors are doing well, Greece, who has just learned how to sail, always wants to go out to sea and make a fortune. Gradually, they have also learned some ways to get rich and some bragging skills. What do you think about this?
The Greeks inherited the scientific heritage of ancient Egypt and Babylon, such as astronomy, calendar, and mathematics.
2 Be bold in innovation, not restrictive
Having done too much buying and selling at sea, seeing through the colorful world, one's mind is like a wild horse that has taken off its reins and cannot be stopped. What do you think about this?
And doing business emphasizes fairness and justice, so in the hearts of Greeks, the seed of equality has been formed.
In addition, Greece is originally composed of a group of loose small countries, and once the country is small, it does not require particularly strong management measures, so everyone is relatively free. What do you think about this?
Other civilizations
Greek Civilization
Under the influence of these factors, Greece developed a highly distinctive system:
democratic system
Briefly introduce the democratic system of ancient Greece. Other civilizations usually manage their people this way:
So the people's thinking is relatively closed;
And the Greeks managed it this way:
Citizens are the rulers, and they discuss and resolve national affairs through citizen assemblies.
In this environment, Greeks' courage has become fat, they dare to think and say anything, and their brains have become particularly clever, coming up with one idea after another. Don't forget to share your experience!
Of course, Greek democracy cannot be considered true democracy in the true sense, as it differs greatly from modern democracy.
It should also be noted that the ancient Greek democratic system we are referring to here specifically refers to the system of Athens. Ancient Greece also had a famous city-state called Sparta, which implemented oligarchic politics, different from Athens. What do you think about this?
3 Ideas must be implemented, quickly fission
With a lot of brainstorming, everyone often gathers together to watch the snow, stars, and moon, from poetry and songs to life philosophy. Have you tried this before? Share your story!
However, the philosophy of life requires careful consideration, with a difficulty level of 8.3. To fully comprehend it, one usually needs to hold their knees for three and a half weeks and go into seclusion for eight months. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
But everyone had to work hard to make a living and couldn't find time to think, so their good ideas were stifled by daily necessities and couldn't even fall to the ground. Don't forget to share your experience!
At this moment, with the frequent occurrence of wars, trafficking, looting, and other incidents, a new group emerged among the Greeks: What do you think about this?
slave
Now, with slave owners and slaves, the situation has become as follows:
Did you notice? The group of people who used to have to clock in to work every day suddenly made a move! Have you tried this before? Share your story!
So, a group of people who had nothing to do after eating their fill devoted themselves full-time to the team of contemplating life. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
With more and more idle people, these ideas began to take root and gradually formed an atmosphere of pursuing truth, finally opening a brand new door for humanity! Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
natural philosophy
Natural philosophy is the precursor of science, and as soon as its curtain was lifted, various frameworks began to emerge and compete with each other. Have you tried this before? Share your story!
It also sparked over two thousand years of ultimate contemplation on two debate topics:
How did this big play start?

Please refer to the next article: The Strange Tales of Ancient Greece (Part 1)