Monday, August 22, 2011

313: Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! (Adventures of a Curious Character) by Richard Feynman

Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! (Adventures of a Curious Character)

A best-seller since it was published in 1985 this collection of essays covers a wide range of topics. Some funny, some poignant. Feynman was a Nobel prize-winning physicist noted for his wide-ranging curiosity and his ability to make complex ideas understandable. The world would be a much better place if we had more Feynmans in it.

Why this is liberal/progressive: Progressive political philosophy is deeply influenced by the scientific method. The best government is a government based on facts, not faith. Feynman has a way of cutting through the BS and getting to the facts of the matter. These humorous essays show how a scientist looks at the world.

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