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Contrarian thinking is a powerful weapon, if combined with genuine curiosity and a deep respect for facts and data

Contrarian thinking is a powerful weapon, if combined with genuine curiosity and a deep respect for facts and data

Richard Feyneman – Surely you’re joking Mr. Feynman

Not all anecdotes have aged well but there are enough gems to make the book worthwhile.

Tags Autobiography, Bongos, History, Physics, Richard Feynman, Science, USA

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