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"Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!": Adventures of a Curious Character Summary
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One 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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Think, Question, Learn: Feynman’s Secrets to Success!
The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.
ALBERT EINSTEIN
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1. Get curious about the world
"I was born not knowing and have had only a little time to change that here and there."
Feynman’s endless curiosity is what made him special. He believed that curiosity leads to learning, and learning leads to a more fun, interesting, and successful life.
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2. It’s not your responsibility to live up to others expectation
"I have no responsibility to live up to what others expect of me. That’s their mistake, not my failing."
Feynman reminds us that we are not obligated to meet other people’s standards. We should live life according to our own desires, not other people's opinions.
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Discover the quirky, brilliant mind of Richard Feynman as he shares his adventures in science, art, and life, proving curiosity and playfulness lead to extraordinary insights.
The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to fool.
RICHARD FEYNMAN
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Topics You’ll Learn Today
1. Feynman’s Curiosity and Learning Approach
2. The Role of Humor in Science and Life
3. Experimenting with Safe-Cracking
4. Adventures in Teaching
5. Fascination with the Arts
6. Problem-Solving Techniques
7. His Role in the Manhattan Project
8. The Nature of Scientific Inquiry
9. Challenging Conventional Thinking
10. Social and Intellectual Rebellion
11. His Experience in Brazil and Samba
12. Skepticism of Authority
13. Feynman’s View on Scientific Responsibility
14. Interdisciplinary Curiosity
15. Feynman’s Personal Philosophy on Life
16. The Balance of Playfulness and Seriousness
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Feynman’s Curiosity & Learning Approach
Feynman’s insatiable curiosity drives his desire to understand everything, from physics to everyday problems. He constantly seeks to break things down to their simplest form, always asking, “Why?”
“I learned very early the difference between knowing the name of something and knowing something.”
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intelligence is not just about knowing many things. It's also about having the courage to admit when you don't know something.
Five great signs of intelligence:
• You're not afraid or ashamed to find errors in your understanding of things.
• You take mistakes as lessons.
• You don't get offended with accepting the facts.
• You are highly adaptable and very curious.
• You know what you don't know.
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Be strong
I like failed people because they are thirsty for success!
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physics can show you a new side of life.
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“You have no responsibility to live up to what other people think you ought to accomplish. I have no responsibility to be like they expect me to be. It's their mistake, not my failing.”
― Richard P. Feynman
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