A review by rafternorth
The Meaning of It All: Thoughts of a Citizen-Scientist by Richard P. Feynman
4.0
“I think that there are many mature scientists, or men who consider themselves mature—and if you didn’t know about their religious beliefs ahead of time you would decide that they are mature—who do not believe in God. As a matter of fact, I think that the answer is the exact reverse. It isn’t that he knows it all, but he suddenly realizes that he doesn’t know it all.”
I think Dr. Feynman was a really cool guy. I believe his main point for this lecture is that in science and in life, doubt is a good thing and it is essential. If you think you know all the answers, you wouldn’t want to ask anymore questions. And questions, doubts, uncertainties, however you want to refer to them, are the key to progress.
It’s a nice quick read. Keep in mind that this was a lecture held at a university and is structured for that intended audience. Feynman’s thoughts bounce around and occasionally circle back, but this is not a prepared novel, it’s a lecture. A good one too and I very much enjoyed reading it.
Rating: 4 Stars
I think Dr. Feynman was a really cool guy. I believe his main point for this lecture is that in science and in life, doubt is a good thing and it is essential. If you think you know all the answers, you wouldn’t want to ask anymore questions. And questions, doubts, uncertainties, however you want to refer to them, are the key to progress.
It’s a nice quick read. Keep in mind that this was a lecture held at a university and is structured for that intended audience. Feynman’s thoughts bounce around and occasionally circle back, but this is not a prepared novel, it’s a lecture. A good one too and I very much enjoyed reading it.
Rating: 4 Stars