Richard Feynman - Names Don't Constitute Knowledge

Why it was recommended

when people start quibbling over words I like to point them to this feynman video.

Referencecelticmusic · Original2019-10

What it covers

A short excerpt from a 1973 Yorkshire TV film in which Richard Feynman explains that knowing the name of something is not the same as knowing it. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

Caitlin Spies

Length

2 min 6 sec

Year

2014

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