THE MEMORY BOOK OF Richard P. Feynman, winner of 1965 Physics Nobel was relaunched in Brazil recently. Check out details about “It can only be a joke, Mr. Feynman”, a work praised by the New York Times and The New Yorker.
In this edition, readers can discover the funniest and most eccentric cases of the scientist’s journey. Among the many stories gathered, stand out the episodes in which Feynman exchanged ideas about atomic physics with Einstein, when he broke the secret of coffers that contained information about the American nuclear program and the moment he enjoyed Carnival in Brazil.
Feynman shows in a good mood because he is one of the most beloved intellectuals of his generation and to this day fascinates science lovers.
The introduction of the book was written by Bill Gates and the national release was made by the intrinsic publisher. It is available in Press and Ebook versions.
In a comment, The New Yorker magazine said the material is “funny, brilliant, shameless. Extremely fun. ” The American newspaper New York Times said that “Feynman proves once again that it is possible to laugh out loud while causing reflections”
Richard P. Feynman was one of the most talented minds of his time and one of the greatest enthusiasts of scientific dissemination, having become one of the greatest responsible for the development of physics as a school discipline in Brazil.
The scientist always reminded his students and friends how much science could be fun. He was nicknamed the magician by physical colleague Hans Bethe because of a ability to explain difficult concepts to lay people.
In 1986, for example, after the fall of the Challenger space bus, the scientist went to television with a plastic glass full of ice (pictured above) to explain the reason for the accident that led to the death of seven crew.
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This content was originally published in Nobel Prize Memories of Physics is relaunched in Brazil; Meet on the CNN Brazil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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