RICHARD FEYNMAN born May 11 1918

[RJM Corbet]

Darn: a week gone past, just picked it up. Lots to Google about this lovely guy:

Richard Feynman's 100th birthday is a celebration of science (Opinion) - CNN

 

[BAYLOR]

The Space shuttle Challenger . He did the investigation as to what went wrong . He was a brilliant man.

 

[RJM Corbet]

The Space shuttle Challenger . He did the investigation as to what went wrong . He was a brilliant man.

Yes, but so much more. It's coming out, as the years go on, just how much he really did do, imo ...

 

[BAYLOR]

Yes, but so much more. It's coming out, as the years go on, just how much he really did do, imo ...

PBS did a story about him some years back. He talked length about the wonder of learning new things. I couldn't help but like him.

 

[RJM Corbet]

A very likeable genius. Here are some quotes:

Richard Feynman - Wikiquote

 

[Brian G Turner]

I read his QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter years ago - it was fascinating to see just how probability rather than determinism plays a role, even in something as simple as a reflection.

 

[RJM Corbet]

I read his QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter years ago - it was fascinating to see just how probability rather than determinism plays a role, even in something as simple as a reflection.

Yes: he used to advise students look at ordinary natural phenonema, like the reflection you mention, and go to the quantum explanation. He was never brash or a 'know-it-all'. He continuously referred to how wonderful and mysterious the world really is, and to nature as 'she'.