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The Curious Mr. Feynman

Freakonomics Radio

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From Despair to Discovery

This chapter explores the emotional struggles of a physicist after World War II, focusing on the disillusionment caused by atomic weaponry. It highlights a transformative moment of joy in simple observations, reigniting his passion for physics amidst personal and professional challenges at Cornell University.

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