Richard Feynman is an unquestionable genius of science. Yet, when speaking about himself, he described himself as a person with “quite limited and undeveloped intelligence.” His modesty alongside his sharp mind, his directness, and his original way of presenting ideas are parts of a whole phenomenon that is fascinating to observe in “The Joy of Knowing.”
In this book you won’t find complex formulas and calculations, but you’ll have a wonderful time in the company of the well-known scientist, give a few lectures and interviews, manage to work on an atomic bomb, laugh at his jokes, and open more than one safe. Literally. Here you’ll also find Feynman’s reflections on future computers, the responsibility of scientists to society, and the connection between science and religion.