A discussion of the play on Scientific American’s podcast.
Inside Isaac: A Discussion of Newton, Part 1
Discusses Hook, diaries, the Holy Trinity, and many other topics.
Inside Isaac: A Discussion of Newton, Part 2
One of the ideas: The diary and and the needle in the eye are tools …. They don’t know how to trust themselves as individuals. The answers that Philosophy have given don’t count. So diaries and sticking needles in your eye are methods of investigation.
Here’s more from NPR
A New View Of Newton In ‘Isaac’s Eye’ : NPR
A Needle in Isaac Newton’s Eye – Studio 360
There’s much more to learn about the play and the history.
newton’s eye – Google Search