John Playfair: The Scottish Genius Who Reshaped Mathematics and Geology Forever
Few names in the history of science carry the quiet weight that John Playfair does. If you’ve ever studied Euclidean geometry, chances are you’ve encountered his most famous contribution without even realizing it. John Playfair wasn’t just a mathematician tucked away in a university office — he was a bridge-builder between disciplines, translating complex geological…
