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What do you care what other people think? is a great book, but I'd recommend starting with Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman first.
by jarin 12y ago
What do you care what other people think? is a great book, but I'd recommend starting with Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman first.
- pacaro 12y agoI'd vote against[1] ‘Surely you're joking’ - while Feynman was undoubtably a genius, he's not a great role model for a 14 year old [1] “vote” in the context of the list of books, not in the context of this comment on HN
- robobro 12y agoIt may help him open his eyes more and appreciate ways of living that don't fall in line with the common American view. You can be a great genius and still a weirdo!
- jacquesm 12y agoFeynman is one of the best role models for a 14 year old. Maybe you object to some of his life choices but as far as I'm concerned the world would be a much better place with 'more Feynman' in it. It's all relative, look at the various alternative role models available.