Richard Feynman
Feynman on the Rules of Chess
In the top video on the Rules of Chess, Feynman describes how research is a lot like trying to figure out the rule of chess by watching people play the game. This is a lot like inductive social research.
Feynman on Learning about inertia from his father
In the bottom video Feynman describes how his Father taught him to think about things and HOW they work.
Leonard Susskind on his friend Richard Feynman
I highly recommend that you start here and get a brief glimpse into Richard Feynman through the eyes and experiences of Leonard Susskind.
May your sandwich have less baloney.
Enjoy!
john
Cargo Cult Science
What is "social" science? Feynman’s 1974 Caltech commencement address offers an interesting perspective on social science or as he puts it Cargo Cult Science . This is a must read for all social scientists and in particular qualitative researchers!
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