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The Meaning of it All

Thoughts of a Citizen-Scientist

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The Meaning of it All

By: Richard P. Feynman
Narrated by: Raymond Todd
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In this collection of lectures that Richard Feynman originally gave in 1963, unpublished during his lifetime, the Nobel Prize-winning physicist discusses several of the ultimate questions of science. What is the nature of the tension between science and religious faith? Why does uncertainty play such a crucial role in the scientific imagination? Is this really a scientific age?

Marked by Feynman's characteristic combination of rationality and humor, these lectures provide an intimate glimpse at the man behind the legend. He says at the start of his final lecture, "I dedicate this lecture to showing what ridiculous conclusions and rare statements such a man as myself can make." Rare, perhaps, and irreverent, sure. But ridiculous? Not even close.

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If there was a coherent purpose to these lectures I failed to see it. He doesnt like religion and the Russians and thinks he is smarter than most of his colleagues was the only message I walked away with.

Ramblings of an intelligent man.

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a modern philosophy from the perspective of one of History scientific geniuses! I recommend this reading for anyone looking to diversify their perspective on the subjects of science religion and politics.

intriguing philosophy

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what a pleasure to listen to Feynman ad-libbing about so many different and fascinating topics!

charming and inspiring as ever!

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This book is truly insightful. I’m not a physicist, nor have I ever been interested in any form of philosophical readings, but The Meaning of it All is an incredible read for everyone, regardless of their occupation or specialty. Feynman does an excellent job of explaining humanity, ethics, morality, religion, government, etc and, while remaining neutral on all these topics, he is able to show how science is NOT at odds with or disproving of any of these ideas. I specifically enjoyed his discussion on morality and religion because he clearly emphasizes that these beliefs can coexist with scientific theories. I highly recommend!

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I have to admit that I don’t understand most of the book. But I feel that if I could go back and listen to it again I will get more out of it. The mind of this person is very complicated and the way he explains them isn’t always easy so that is a gap there that I think any listener would have to take into account.

A great listen to get to the mind of one of the best singers of all time

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Just OK, nothing that deep, interesring, or especially thought-provoking. Not worth a credit, ok as a free listen sped up to at least 1.5x or so.

Meh

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It was a great perspective on the mindset and temperament nesesary to scientific and reasonable thinking. It shows the thought process needed to conduct experiments and other thought of Feynman

I liked it

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I normally read/listen to fiction but my son recommended the lectures of Feynman. I enjoyed listening, learning and considering his perspectives. IMHO he overused the phrase ‘and so on’ but I realize that he could have intelligently expanded infinitely, this phrase completing his thoughts on the topic.

Great listening experience; add to your library when you are prepared to THINK.

Deep thoughts of a scientist

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another dose of feymen.. you cannot not stop thr intrigue he instill and the ideas he forced into one's brain out of the comfort zone of conformity

light and brilliant feyman

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This is a good but brief look into essentially the philosophy of Feynman and the interrelationship of physics with other sciences, politics, religion, and personal morality. Ok narration at 1.3-1.5 speed but just ok. The narration is not bad, but it’s not great either. But for free on Audible Plus, I would highly recommend this for a quick listen or palate cleanser between longer listens. Feynman is one of a kind.

Great content, ok narration

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