Most thought the universe was human-centered or the Earth was the center of everything, but they were wrong. This revolution fundamentally changed people’s understanding of the world/universe. The fact the sun was the center of the universe, alone, destroyed the thought that the Earth was unique and that humans and their actions mattered. It would be hard for the population to not be affected because the revolution changed the perspectives of many people. The new discoveries excited some people and terrified others because they were unsure of the unknowns and what the effects of the new ideas would be on their societal roles. It allowed people to question everything including the rights of the king and religious
Most thought the universe was human-centered or the Earth was the center of everything, but they were wrong. This revolution fundamentally changed people’s understanding of the world/universe. The fact the sun was the center of the universe, alone, destroyed the thought that the Earth was unique and that humans and their actions mattered. It would be hard for the population to not be affected because the revolution changed the perspectives of many people. The new discoveries excited some people and terrified others because they were unsure of the unknowns and what the effects of the new ideas would be on their societal roles. It allowed people to question everything including the rights of the king and religious