Here I stand, atoms with consciousness, matter with curiosity. A universe of atoms, an atom in the universe.

Richard Feynman's famous conclusion to his report on the shuttle Challenger accident, which arose again in the Columbia accident, is "For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature cannot be fooled." Feynman is referring to the laws of Nature.

Richard Feynman was a fascinating individual. His interviews were incredibly interesting and insightful. His quotes recently posted on Twitter say a great deal about him and his view on education is worth taking in. I have created this page to share these. David Bewsey 

 

 No government has the right to:

  • decide on the truth of scientific principles,
  • determine the aesthetic values of artistic creations,
  • limit the forms of literary or artistic expression,
  • pronounce on the validity of historic, religious or philosophical doctrines.

 Don't be impressed by money, followers, degrees, and titles. Be impressed by kindness, integrity, humility, and generosity.

Stupidity is knowing the truth, seeing the truth but still believing the lies. And that is more infectious than any other disease.

If the purpose of education is to score well on a test, we've lost sight of the real reason for learning.

 You're under no obligation to:

  • associate with people who make your life worse.
  • do something you're not interested in.
  • invest your time in doing something you don't enjoy.
  • live up to what other people think you ought to accomplish.

 Your intelligence cannot be measured by a number. It is defined by your willingness to learn, solve problems and try new things. You are more than just a number. Develop your skills. Share your brilliant ideas. Your skills are more valuable than your grades.

What does school really teach children: • Truth comes from authority. • Intelligence is the ability to remember and repeat. • Accurate memory and repetitions are rewarded. • Non-compliance is punished. • Conform: Intellectually and socially.

 What does school really teach children: • Truth comes from authority. • Intelligence is the ability to remember and repeat. • Accurate memory and repetitions are rewarded. • Non-compliance is punished. • Conform: Intellectually and socially.

 Things that Schools should teach:

  • Being wrong is not a bad thing.
  • It's Okay to question what you have been taught.
  • Grades aren't as valuable as skills.
  • Understanding is more important than memorization.
  • Making mistakes is Okay. Learn from your mistakes.

 

 Students don't need a perfect teacher. Students need a happy teacher, who's gonna make them excited to come to school and grow a love for learning.

 We must be careful not to believe things simply because we want them to be true. No one can fool you as easily as you can fool yourself.

 

 Science is a culture of doubt. Religion is a culture of faith.

 Schrödinger's dumpster:

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You are under no obligation to remain the same person you were a year ago, a month ago, or even a day ago. You are here to create yourself, continuously.

When you are dead, you don't know you are dead. It's pain only for others.

It's the same thing when you are stupid.

If you find science boring, you're learning it from a wrong teacher.

Don't regret anything in life. If it's good, it's wonderful. If it's bad, it's experience!

When you win, you win. When you lose, you learn.

Don’t use your energy to worry!

Use your energy to believe, to create, to learn, to think, and to grow.

The reason why students cheat in exams is because we value their grades more than they value their learning.

Knowledge isn't free. You have to pay attention.

There are two rules in life:

  • Never give out all the information.

It's Okay to say "I don't know!" There's no shame in that! The only shame is to pretend that we know everything.

The problem is not people being uneducated.

The problem is that people are educated just enough to believe what they have been taught, and not educated enough to question anything from what they have been taught.

If you want to master something, teach it. The more you teach, the better you learn. Teaching is a powerful tool to learning.

SCIENCE:

If you don't make mistakes, you're doing it wrong.

If you don't correct those mistakes, you're doing it really wrong.

If you can't accept that you're mistaken, you're not doing it at all.

Your intelligence cannot be measured by just a number. It is defined by your willingness to learn, solve problems and try new things.

You are more than just a number. Develop your skills wherever they may lead. Share your ideas. Your skills are more valuable than your grades.

Basically, the dumber you are, the smarter you think you are and vice versa.

I'm smart enough to know that I'm dumb.

The ultimate test of your knowledge is your ability to convey it to another.

It doesn't matter how beautiful your theory is, it doesn't matter how smart you are. If it doesn't agree with experiment, it's wrong. In that simple statement is the key to science.

feynman lectureCornell University Lecture, 1964