"Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!": Adventures of a Curious CharacterOne of the most famous science books of our time, the phenomenal national bestseller that "buzzes with energy, anecdote and life. It almost makes you want to become a physicist" (Science Digest). Richard P. Feynman, winner of the Nobel Prize in physics, thrived on outrageous adventures. In this lively work that “can shatter the stereotype of the stuffy scientist” (Detroit Free Press), Feynman recounts his experiences trading ideas on atomic physics with Einstein and cracking the uncrackable safes guarding the most deeply held nuclear secrets—and much more of an eyebrow-raising nature. In his stories, Feynman’s life shines through in all its eccentric glory—a combustible mixture of high intelligence, unlimited curiosity, and raging chutzpah. Included for this edition is a new introduction by Bill Gates. |
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... asked him to identify weak spots from a blueprint of the lab , but Feynman didn't know how to read blueprints . He pointed at a box with an X in it and asked what would happen if a valve gets stuck , hoping that someone would correct ...
... asked me some questions and gave me a little bit of advice - that I ought to take the first - year calculus exam so I wouldn't have to take the course - which turned out to be good advice . I liked the fellas who came down to New York ...
... with signs to everybody else , and I couldn't understand anything ! I asked my girl to teach me some signs and I learned a few , like you learn a foreign language , just for fun . Everyone was so happy and relaxed with each other ,
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Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!: Adventures of a Curious Character Richard P Feynman No preview available - 2018 |