Feynman: Knowing versus Understanding

Why it was recommended

Watch the Feynman video and truly grasp what he is saying.

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What it covers

A short clip of Richard Feynman on the difference between merely knowing how to reason mathematically and understanding why physical theories work. He discusses holding. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

TehPhysicalist

Length

5 min 37 sec

Year

2012

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