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The Vanishing Mr. Feynman

Freakonomics Radio

The Dumbing Down of America and the Legacy of Richard Feynman

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The insight highlights concerns about the 'dumbing down' of America where few understand technological powers, critical thinking is in decline, and society is at risk of slipping into superstition and darkness. Richard Feynman's legacy is praised for his emphasis on curiosity, hard work to distinguish truth from conjecture, and his disregard for status or titles. Feynman stood against blind respect for authority, baseless expertise, and authoritarianism, advocating for individual understanding of the natural world and oneself.

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