Always Has Been: Chapter 1: Margaret Cavendish and the Backlash of 1665

In 1665, Margaret Cavendish, a trailblazing female scientist and writer, faced criticism for her innovative ideas and inventions, especially her speculative technology concepts. Her work, which included atomic theories and machine visions, encountered skepticism and disdain from the male-dominated scientific community. This rejection not only stalled the exploration of her ideas but also underscored societal hesitance to recognize women's contributions, affecting the advancement of technology and science in her time.