The Meaning of It All: Thoughts of a Citizen-Scientist
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Many appreciate Richard P. Feynman’s contributions to twentieth-century physics, but few realize how engaged he was with the world around him—how deeply and thoughtfully he considered the religious, political, and social issues of his day. Now, a wonderful book—based on a previously unpublished, three-part public lecture he gave at the University of Washington in 1963—shows us this other side of Feynman, as he expounds on the inherent conflict between science and religion, people’s distrust of politicians, and our universal fascination with flying saucers, faith healing, and mental telepathy. Here we see Feynman in top form: nearly bursting into a Navajo war chant, then pressing for an overhaul of the English language (if you want to know why Johnny can’t read, just look at the spelling of “friend”); and, finally, ruminating on the death of his first wife from tuberculosis. This is quintessential Feynman—reflective, amusing, and ever enlightening.
A charming, thoughtful and moving series of reflections from one of the twentieth century's most brilliant minds on many issues still deeply relevant in the world today. Lucid, intelligent and thought-provoking.
A charming, thoughtful and moving series of reflections from one of the twentieth century's most brilliant minds on many issues still deeply relevant in the world today. Lucid, intelligent and thought-provoking.
Journal Entry 2 by geishabird at phone booth (see release notes for details) in Toronto, Ontario Canada on Thursday, November 18, 2010
Released 13 yrs ago (11/18/2010 UTC) at phone booth (see release notes for details) in Toronto, Ontario Canada
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