3 centuries? More like 1 century. In 1915, there were still some who believed in bloodletting, tho they were few in number and were those who rejected the evidence. I can have some respect for those who doubt that global warming is anthropogenic, but not those who deny it is even occurring.
Yes indeed. Around 1915 was the first time in human history that you were unambiguously better off seeking formal medical care than not.
Kind of amazing that we got general relativity around the same time that we got medical care that had any value.