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Indeholder "Foreword by Freeman Dyson", "Editor's Introduction", "1. The Pleasure of Finding Things Out", "2. Computing Machines in the Future", "3. Loas Alamos from Below", "4. What Is and What Should Be the Role of Scientific Culture in Modern Society", "5. There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom",
De to artikler om computere og nanofysik er klassikere. Den om at tælle og den om Los Alamos set fra bagsiden er elementært morsomme. Artiklen om Challenger ulykken er glimrende og ret skræmmende. Resten ville ikke være trykt, hvis det var en anden, der havde forfattet det.
Det er ikke helt fup at mikse 8 fusere med 5 perler, men næsten.
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"6. The Value of Science", "7. Richard P. Feynman's Minority Report to the Space Shuttle Challenger Inquiry", "8. What Is Science?", "9. The Smartest Man in the World", "10. Cargo Cult Science: Some Remarks on Science, Pseudoscience, and Learning How to Not Fool Yourself", "11. It's as Simple as One, Two, Three", "12. Richard Feynman Builds a Universe", "13. The Relation of Science and Religion", "Acknowledgements", "Index".De to artikler om computere og nanofysik er klassikere. Den om at tælle og den om Los Alamos set fra bagsiden er elementært morsomme. Artiklen om Challenger ulykken er glimrende og ret skræmmende. Resten ville ikke være trykt, hvis det var en anden, der havde forfattet det.
Det er ikke helt fup at mikse 8 fusere med 5 perler, men næsten.
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Penguin (2007), Paperback, 288 pages
Description
The Pleasure of Finding Things Out is a magnificent treasury of the best short works of Richard P. Feynman--from interviews and speeches to lectures and printed articles. A sweeping, wide-ranging collection, it presents an intimate and fascinating view of a life in science-a life like no other. From his ruminations on science in our culture to his Nobel Prize acceptance speech, this book will fascinate anyone interested in the world of ideas.
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LibraryThing member Meggo
Aside from the pure pleasure of reading Feynman, I found that I was smarter for having read this book. I could practically hear Feynman in my head as I read the book almost as fast as I could turn the pages. Recommended even for those who are not experts in quantum physics. Especially recommended
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for people who like to ask "why?". Show Less
LibraryThing member psiloiordinary
I recently caught sight of the man himself being interviewed on an old Horizon programme on the bbc horizon web site. He talks a bit like Ray Barone - not surprising really being from NY I suppose, but it made this book feel much more personal than the first time I read it a few years ago.
Because I
The topics range form silly stories of safe cracking to the the best way to teach kids to making the first atom bomb. He was certainly what you would call a character with his love of his subject and total disregard for authority and silly rules.
This book is therefore well worth a try - only a couple of pages of semi math type content which can easily be skipped without detracting form the enjoyment.
I don't give out many 4* ratings - this book deserves it.
Because I
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could picture his accent and inflection it seemed to flow much better and was even funnier than the first time. He has a very idiosyncratic way of speaking that doesn't always come across well when translated to the written word and knowing how he spoke helped me to get past that much easier.The topics range form silly stories of safe cracking to the the best way to teach kids to making the first atom bomb. He was certainly what you would call a character with his love of his subject and total disregard for authority and silly rules.
This book is therefore well worth a try - only a couple of pages of semi math type content which can easily be skipped without detracting form the enjoyment.
I don't give out many 4* ratings - this book deserves it.
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LibraryThing member DSD
This book was a great read for those curious about the great minds of our time. It's anecdotes and information lead to it being hard to put down and the detailed explanations of the Challenger computer systems were fantastic!
From the back cover - This priceless collection of the best short workes
From the back cover - This priceless collection of the best short workes
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of rule-breaking genius Richard Feynman shows his passion for knowledge and sense of fun at their most infectious. The revealing, inspiring and hugely enjoyable pieces here span a lifetime of enthusiasm for discovering how the world works - including uproarious tales of early student experiments; safecraking and outwitting US censors during the Second World War; his first lecture as a graduate student (to an audience including Albert Einstein); his famous report on the Challenger space shuttle disaster; and memories of the father who delighted in showing him the world and sparked his insatiable curiosity. Show Less
LibraryThing member soylentgreen23
A short collection of articles and ideas by one of science's greatest polymaths. Feynman was an extraordinary person, who documented his life brilliantly so that his genius could be passed on to subsequent generations. Though short, this book certainly gives a flavour of what else to expect; see
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also Matthew Broderick's film "Infinity," about Feynman's first marriage, and his time at Los Alamos. Show Less
LibraryThing member ragwaine
Same as Surely You're Joking but too much repetition.
LibraryThing member StephenBarkley
This book was a pleasure to read. The topics ranged from nanotechnology to covert pranks in the Manhattan Project! On every page, Feynman’s sense of humor and love for truth and discovery shine through.
It might sound odd hearing a devout Christian recommend the collected works of a devout
If you’re at all interested in science, biographies, or humour, this book is worth the read.
It might sound odd hearing a devout Christian recommend the collected works of a devout
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atheist—but we share something in common: a love for finding things out. I obviously don’t agree with his conclusions when it comes to the meeting of science and religion, but I respect his curiosity.If you’re at all interested in science, biographies, or humour, this book is worth the read.
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LibraryThing member mahallett
entertaining, a great talker, knew everybody but i didn't understand everything.
LibraryThing member GlennBell
At first I was not certain that this book was worth reading. It seemed disjoint and pointless. Eventually, I began to appreciate the man, Richard Feynman, and his thoughts. He seems to have been an intelligent and thoughtful person. His evaluation of science, non-science, religion, and life in
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general seem accurate to me. The book is unusual in that it is a compilation of lectures, interviews, and background on Richard Feynman. Show Less
LibraryThing member tlickiss
This is a great book to use as an introduction to Richard Feynman as it includes talks he made on a variety of topics but including most of the things that he is well known for or felt strongly about, including working at Los Alamos on the atomic bomb, and his role in the investigation of the
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Challenger disaster. There are also several talks he made concerning the place of science in society and his clear thinking in this and all areas, and his ability to talk about them to non-scientists, show aspects of why he stood out as a scientist and thinker. Show Less
LibraryThing member rondoctor
Good read, especially the chapter about Los Alamos. Some of the technology forecasting is dated ... but only because it has come true.
LibraryThing member justine
Fantastic, so informative and so funny.
LibraryThing member regularguy5mb
Feynman has such a sense of whimsy, as we find out as we learn about his pranks at Los Alamos and his fondness for the art of safe-cracking, and that is what this book of short essays and lectures shows. He is someone who loved to learn, loved to figure things out, and his passion is so infectious.
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I want to convert my garage into a personal laboratory after reading this book. Also, it's interesting to read some of his older works as he predicts many of the technological advances that we are enjoying today. Definitely an enjoyable read that I would recommend for all, even if you are not very scientifically inclined. Show Less
LibraryThing member Akubra
It may be a pleasure to find things out but it wasn't a pleasure to find out that the title of this book makes you expect something that isn't delivered. I was looking forward to discovering a collection of ideas that would titillate my mind, but I got something quite different. The texts are
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transcripts of talks given by Richard Feynman and were minimally edited. And that's a pity because spoken language is completely different from written language. I realize that Richard Feynman was one of the great scientists of our time, but this book did not encourage me to read another one about him. I probably should, because there are bound to be better books explaining Feynman's ideas. But I think some time will pass before I do that. Show Less
LibraryThing member HadriantheBlind
A collection of truly fun essays about all sorts of things. It's almost a kind of pick-me-up for the scientifically minded.
Some of the best essays are the ones concerning nanotechnology, "What is Science?", and the discussion on religion - particularly interesting given the resurgence of non-belief
Not much new if you're already a devotee of Feynman, but I'd be happy to give my copy to someone new to him.
Some of the best essays are the ones concerning nanotechnology, "What is Science?", and the discussion on religion - particularly interesting given the resurgence of non-belief
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in recent years.Not much new if you're already a devotee of Feynman, but I'd be happy to give my copy to someone new to him.
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LibraryThing member Benedict8
You may think you are taking a chance with this book, but you will be amply rewarded.
LibraryThing member gmmartz
I can't say I read every page of this book, a compilation of material by, and about, Mr. Feynman's life in science. I'm not a science guy, but I 'discovered' Feynman a couple years ago and love his approach to his life's work. He's like (or was..... he died awhile ago) the brightest guy you ever
You don't need to know much science to get through this, and even if you're a complete neophyte you can appreciate most of it. The key takeaway I had had was that it's entirely possible to be both a Nobel prize winner as well as a regular guy. That's pretty cool!
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would think about meeting, but is entirely normal otherwise and has a wealth of stories to prove it. You don't need to know much science to get through this, and even if you're a complete neophyte you can appreciate most of it. The key takeaway I had had was that it's entirely possible to be both a Nobel prize winner as well as a regular guy. That's pretty cool!
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LibraryThing member ironjaw
Review #12 - The Pleasure of Finding Things Out by Feynman
The Pleasure of Finding Things Out, first published in 1999, is a short collection of interviews, speeches, published papers, and lectures by theoretical physicist Richard P. Feynman winner of the 1965 Nobel Prize in Physics. I read this
- IRONJAW'S BOOK REVIEW, Review #12. September 19, 2016
The Pleasure of Finding Things Out, first published in 1999, is a short collection of interviews, speeches, published papers, and lectures by theoretical physicist Richard P. Feynman winner of the 1965 Nobel Prize in Physics. I read this
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book after watching Christopher Sykes’s brilliant 1981 BBC Horizon production of the same title, available on BBC iPlayer. I recommend watching the documentary before reading this book. This book contains many transcripts of speeches and interviews that explain technical concepts beyond the average person’s comprehension. Nevertheless, Feynman was a great storyteller, funny and witty, someone you would love to be around at parties; he liked to play the bongos, and while stationed at Los Alamos Labs during the Manhattan Project, one of his hobbies was safe-cracking. He met Niels Bohr (codename Nicholas Baker) and his son Aage (James Baker), Oppenheimer, and Hans Bethe, amongst others.- IRONJAW'S BOOK REVIEW, Review #12. September 19, 2016
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LibraryThing member abycats
For those not certain why it could be worth your time to read writings by a dead physicist, this is a great start. His questing mind and ability to convey complicated principles has affected everything from nanotechnology to the results of the inquiry to the cause of the Challenger disaster. I was
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surprised at how many occurrences in his life were familiar to me from science lore. Fascinating guy. Show Less
LibraryThing member markwhiting
I enjoyed this book because it gave a good inroad Feynman, his thinking, and his work. I would have rathered the book cover more physics, but it was interesting and engaging none the less. I particularly liked to learn about Feynman's process in understanding things as I feel this is a valuable
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lesson many can gain from. Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1999
Physical description
288 p.; 19.4 cm
ISBN
9780141031439
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Omslag: Jim Stoddart
Omslagsillustration: Andy Bridge
Omslaget viser et motelskilt med Feynman's navn og et billede af ham som lille. Ved foden af skiltet ses en fugl
Indskannet omslag - N650U - 150 dpi
Omslagsillustration: Andy Bridge
Omslaget viser et motelskilt med Feynman's navn og et billede af ham som lille. Ved foden af skiltet ses en fugl
Indskannet omslag - N650U - 150 dpi
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