Some interesting new material
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I've read numerous other works by Feynman, so I expected this to be a composite of previously published material. In parts it was, but there was some new material. Given that some of the material was based upon recordings for TV Interviews & Speeches, there was new stuff. I particularly found his musings on nanotechnology interesting, showing how much of a polymath the man was; also the analogy of observing a games of Chess, not knowing the rules, for progressively uncovering the Laws of Science.
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More Feynman genius - just in slightly smaller bites
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Has this man no end to his talents? This short collection of Feynman's more philosophical writings (and he maintained he didn't much care for philosophy!) shows once again that he was probably the greatest genius of the 20th century. Decades ahead of his time, he predicted nanotechnology with breaktaking imagination. And, of course, being Feynman, this wasn't a vague Nostradamus-esque prediction, but a fully-thought-through, detailed 'proof' that the technology was already with us to create minute engines. Alongside this, he explores the questions of religion vs science (they've more in common than you might think!) and lots of other little subjects that'll keep your imagination on its toes... My only gripe about this particular book is that the occasionally delves into more esoteric maths, which means some of this book is less accessible to 'ordinary' readers.
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A must read!
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This book far exceeded my expectations. It is about the life and thoughts of a man who clearly made an impact on society and those around him...but if I left it at that, I would be leaving out the best part. All I can say is Feynman has a uniquely clear perspective on life and science and a command of the scientific method I can only hope to attain some day. AWESOME book...truely changed the way I view life.
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A good book, but not his best
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While this book does well in capturing Feynman's enthousiasm and love of science, it lacks a bit in depth. Because this is a collection of interviews and lectures, the book tends to repeat itself more and more towards the end. Good, but not as good as "Surely you're joking, mister Feynman!".
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A gateway to the mind of a genuinely brilliant character
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If you have never read Feynman before, this book will astound you. If you are already aware of his wits, you must be sure this will be a great piece of reading. Feynman's amazing personality is wonderfully depicted in this book through his own stories - speeches and interviews. You can see how physics is actually a way of living rather than just the conventional science we believe it is. I find science amazing, but don't actually have the desire to go into deep studying of its concepts. I loved this book because it allowed me to have a great appreciation of physics without going into the nitty gritty details and formulas. I just couldn't put it down! From making of the atomic bomb to the details of the Challenger accident...It's here, explained in a very simplistic, but creative manner.
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