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> His dogged investigation of the Challenger explosion is the most generally well-known demonstration of his mindset. IIRC: In his second book ("What do you ca
by jpdoctor 14y ago
> His dogged investigation of the Challenger explosion is the most generally well-known demonstration of his mindset.
IIRC: In his second book ("What do you care what other people think"), he essentially admits he was a tool in this instance.
One of the generals had figured it out, but was politically unable to point the finger. He lead Feynman to the issue, who then ran with it.
(I can't remember his name. He opens with "Copilot to pilot: Comb your hair" or some such.)
- danso 14y agoThis is true. This is why I say "generally well-known", as in, as the public sees it. But I would also argue that in spirit, Feynman showed a high level of determination and focus to get to the bottom of things. As it happened, the famous revelation was given to him.