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The Value of Science (1955)
- ryanmcbride 8y agoIf you like this I highly recommend reading Feynman's autobiography "Surely You're Joking Mr. Feynman". It's written just like this, in a conversational and accessible voice. I just finished listening to the audio book last month and I loved it. It's insane how good he was at communicating, and it really gives insight into how his mind works. Helps that he's led a pretty interesting life.
- zanothrope 8y agoI just might have to pick that one up on Amazon...
- zanothrope 8y agoThis feels almost prescient coming from 1955. In an information age where everything is at our fingertips, where the "science is settled", it is increasingly uncommon to find those who will admit to having doubt, let alone to admit to being wrong or making mistakes. Doubt and mistakes are what make us human, they keep us honest, and inspire us to reach beyond our finite understanding.