Richard Feynman: the genius of simplicity
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9 min readJul 9, 2018
May 11th, 2018 marked what would have been the hundredth birthday of theoretical physicist Richard Feynman. Many physicists name Feynman, who passed away in February 1988, as their primary inspiration in the field and science enthusiasts all over the world frequently quote Feynman’s dry wit and blunt wisdom. According to a poll of scientists conducted by Physics World in 1999, Feynman was amongst the top ten highest regarded physicists, sharing acclaim with Einstein, Galileo and Newton. But what is it about the man that captivates so many?
