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
