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The Vanishing Mr. Feynman

Freakonomics Radio

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Embracing Curiosity and Rejecting False Knowledge

The speaker highlights how Richard Feynman's ability to make science accessible and exciting has led to his film becoming a cult favorite. Feynman encouraged curiosity and a love for exploring the world, rather than pretending to have all the answers. He detested fakery and emphasized the value of living with doubt rather than holding onto incorrect knowledge. His approach to life was to constantly wonder and seek out knowledge, even expressing intrigue at the idea of the internet despite its absence during his time.

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