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The Brilliant Mr. Feynman

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Feynman's Focus on Bright Students and the Challenge with Social Sciences

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Feynman's teaching style was not inclusive but aimed at bright students at Caltech. He focused on those who would excel and ask challenging questions. While he was effective in communicating ideas to general audiences, his focus remained on the intellectually curious. The speaker also critiques social sciences, arguing that they lack foundational laws and are not well-developed as a true science.

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