James Hutton
Type: Person
As of November 2026, James Hutton has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Royal Institution (Jan 2026). Credited as a key figure in establishing ‘deep time’—the idea that Earth is vastly older than biblical chronologies—providing the temporal framework needed to interpret fossils…
Geologist (often called the 'Father of Modern Geology') at Independent / Scottish Enlightenment scientific community (historical) specializing in Geology, Deep time, Uniformitarianism (early formulation).
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on The Royal Institution |
| Role | Geologist (often called the 'Father of Modern Geology') |
| Affiliation | Independent / Scottish Enlightenment scientific community (historical) |
Who talks about James Hutton on podcasts?
James Hutton came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on The Royal Institution.