The Pleasure of Finding Things Out
The Best Short Works of Richard P. Feynman
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Sean Runnette
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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 delight anyone interested in the world of ideas.
"From the irregular trivia of ordinary life mixed with a bit of scientific doodling and failure to the intense dramatic concentration as one closes in on the truth and the final elation (plus, with gradually decreasing frequency, the sudden sharp pangs of doubt) - that is how science is done." (Richard P. Feynman to James D. Watson)
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- Daniel Madden
- 28-09-2017
Much recommended
I don't have a background in the sciences. What I know about the sciences I have accumulated over the years driven only by personal interest.
I mention this because, despite my limited background, this audio book is accessible for someone like me. Some parts, I found less than interesting and chose not persevere with. But, for the most part I was really taken in and absorbed.
And, it's not just content that's interesting. The mind of Feynman shines through and delights across all the pages. He had such a fresh and idiosyncratic way of expressing himself. The reader deserves much credit for this. I don't know how, but he speaks with the very cadences of the man himself. Thank you - great quality audio.
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- C
- 06-08-2020
Awesome follow on from “Surely you are joking, Mr Feynman”
Great book giving insight into the mind of one of the twentieth century’s greatest scientists.
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- Shakes
- 02-01-2017
Surprisingly Good
There are funny parts and inspirational parts. A very good listen. Highly recommended for those that like popular physics and a wonderful insight into one of the great minds of the 20th century.
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- ameet
- 06-09-2020
fascinating listening to a world of reason
Thoroughly enjoyed the book.Shame I hadn't read his book earlier. always heard that he was eccentric and skirted around him.Absolutely loved his thought process.learnt a lot for sure and will incorporate them.
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- Benjamin
- 11-11-2016
Marvellous
You can't go wrong with the words of this genius but I was very surprised to find that the narrator sounds so uncannily like Dr Feynman that I often found myself forgetting that it wasn't actually him speaking. Great listen. I recommend this to any lover of science and/or sophisticated thought.
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- Luke Thomson
- 11-06-2019
Only some material I hadn't heard/read before
This is a good range of Feynman essays/lectures for someone who is new to Richard Feynman but be warned that whole chunks of this book are present elsewhere, including Los Alamos from Below and other chapters. Other than that the performance is great and there are some gems in here that were new to me.
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- Martika
- 26-02-2021
A great read
This book was such a good read. The way his mind works and how he sees the world is fascinating. He is also quite a funny guy which made the read really enjoyable. I highly recommend this book.
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- David
- 08-10-2023
One of my favourite scientists
I loved listening and reading this book. I also read his "surely you're joking mr feynman" which was equally as good. I can't wait to read the next one. He makes science so fun, interesting and exciting. Never a dull page.
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