How Did Isaac Newton Contribute To My Life

Sir Isaac Newton, to me, is probably the most influential person to my academic life. If I were given the opportunity to hold a 30-minute conversation with any person in history, I would choose him. Isaac Newton was one of the most important contributors to the fields of physics and calculus, subjects I hold highly for their fascinating complexity. For his scientific and mathematical contributions, Newton revolutionized the intellectual world. His three laws of motion provide the fundamentals of physics, while his development of calculus at the age of only twenty-four created a whole new level of mathematics. His groundbreaking discoveries and profound intellect inspire a sense of wonder, respect, and persistence in me. Thirty minutes is nowhere
It astounds me, and other upcoming scholars who first learn of his discoveries, how he could come up with the things he did. How could one man come up with so many revolutionary ideas? I am incredibly curious to know when and how he developed all of his ideas and theories. Who could not enjoy hearing his stories in a first-hand account rather than learning about it in lessons from a teacher. I understand one does not become a genius overnight, but I would love to learn about the so-called light bulb moments that occurred to him regarding each of his discoveries. One of the first things I would ask him about would be the first law of motion. According to Newton’s first law of motion, if I were to kick a ball the ball would keep going until eventually the forces of friction and gravity would stop it. This was observed in his day but the reason for it was not well known. How did he observe the same thing others were and come up with a scientifically sound explanation? I would love to know. That was just one of his discoveries, and I would gladly converse with him for 30 minutes per discovery, but I would be sitting with him for hours, if not