Thursday, July 28, 2005

Surely you're joking, Mr. Feynman.

When I was at graduate school, I read this book 10 times. It was that good. Several years have passed since I last read it, but I still remember some of the funny stuff.
What is great about Richard Feynman is his refusal to take anything too seriously. Rather, he refused to take anything too seriously because he was damn serious. When you think of it, only people who are not really serious appear to be serious. Seriousness in appearance is different from seriousness in essence.
My girl friend at that time used to do private tutoring for students who wanted to do well in university entrance exams. She used to make the student read excerpts from Surely you're joking, Mr. Feynman. She said the pupil liked the chapter on how to become friendly with women. Now, that was funny, with Richard Feynman trying out the instructions of the bar master, almost failing, but then sticking to his gun, and finally getting the reward. If you scratch your head and don't know what it is all about as you read this blog, then you should definitely read this book. I assure you that you would be laughing like mad before long.

21 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dr. Mogi,

I have not read the book, but I guess I have got the answer. Since you mentioned this book in your blog it has been on my backlog list. For sure I will read it in English.

One thing I quite often feel a little stress is to talk with native English speakers about some English/American books for which I have read translated one. I (at least think that I) have got a lot to talk about such a book, but they would not come out as I want to. I suppose this is partly because I read it in Japanese. It IS quite tough, but reading in the original language enables a lot more than to go an easy and fast way for just saying "I have read...".

Anonymous said...

I'm Ann,
from Sri Lanka,
and I'm 16 y.o

Hi, Girl and Boy
I've studied English sinse this Autumn .
It's very!
I would like like to meet girls and practisice My English with them.

Kiss!!

Anonymous said...

Safe, Low Priced MEN'S HEALTH Online!

Very Cheap Viagra, Levitra, Cialis, Lipitor, Propecia!

Buy Viagra Online


Free Prescription with your Order
The Lowest Prices Online
Complete PRIVACY
FedEx Overnight Shipping



Buy Viagra Online
Buy Levitra Online
Buy Online Propecia
Buy Lipitor Online
Buy Cialis Online
Buy Online Viagra



______

buy viagra now online
buy viagra online uk
blogspot.com buy online site viagra
2005 Buy Cialis January Online Period Summary
buy online online tadalis viagra viagra
buy viagra now online
buy buy cialis cialis generic online online propecia silagra

Anonymous said...

Men's Health Online Cheap tablets!

Very Cheap Viagra, Levitra, Cialis, Lipitor, Propecia!

Buy Viagra Online


The Lowest Prices Online
Free Prescription with your Order
Complete PRIVACY
FedEx Overnight Shipping



Buy Online Propecia
Buy Online Viagra
Buy Lipitor Online
Buy Levitra Online
Buy Cialis Online
Buy Viagra Online



______

buy propecia online without prescription
buy propecia online without prescription
buy cheap online propecia propecia
buy get online prescription viagra
buy and purchase viagra online
buy get online prescription viagra
Buy Cialis Dreampharmaceuticals From Online

Anonymous said...

I'm glad!


Fireplace Heating Cooling Air
Louisiana Car Accident Lawyer
Bereavement Counseling
Bad Debt Accounting
Lower Heating Value
Her Scuba Gear
Herbalife Scam
Virginia Beach Used Car Dealer
Car City Oklahoma Repair
Microchip Reader
Florida Rental Car
Airline Ticket
Repair And Calibration
Heavy Construction Equipment
Beneficial Life Insurance Company

Thanks!!!

Anonymous said...

I think..
***
Nichek yashisez?








Ask Veterinarian
Affinity Insurance Services
Car Radio Repair
Glasses Pair
Disease Lawyer Parkinsons Tennessee
Afdiliate Program Sales
Education Insurance Lawyer Liability Professional
Swiss Army Watch
Candidate Attorney
Attorney Book Defense Guest
Barley Legal Porn
Exercise Fitness
--------------
Qosh sau bolyngdar

Anonymous said...

Buna

I'm sorry

Ste ima?

Las Vegas Bankruptcy Attorney
Hana Hawaii Real Estate
Animal Hospital Kingdom Veterinary
Overtime Lawyer
Real Estate Agent Detroit
Ballerina Music Jewelry Box
Affiliated
Define Miscellaneous
13 Bankruptcy Chapter Refinance
Mortgage Financing Ohio
Funeral Home Riddle Vermilion
Fiancee Visa Lawyer
Pruning Camelia
Index New Times York
California Bad Credit Mortgage Loan
Science Et Vie

Ma as-salaamah

Anonymous said...

Councillors hope the scheme will encourage families to foster disabled children, or brothers and sisters who might otherwise be separated.

'Children do better'
John Richards, interim head of children's services, said: "These loans create a win-win situation for children, foster carers, the council and the tax-payer.
--------------







Backward Mortgage
Rhode Island Wrongful Death Lawyer
Oregon Portland Veterinarian
Cleaning Company Flatiron
Vacation Rental Home In Orlando
Upholstery Cleaning Miami
Split Air Conditioner
Interest Loan Mortgage Only Refinance
Warm Up Underfloor Heating
Chiropractor New York
Caveman Lawyer Unfrozen
Carrier Air Conditioner
Portland Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Aegis Mortgage Corp
Gift Card Redeem
Inexpensive Insurance Life Term

Anonymous said...

Buspar Vs Lexapro For Anxiety

Lexapro And Oxycodone Side Effects

Antidepressant Medication Called Lexapro

A Generic Form Of Lexapro

Lexapro Alcohol Side Effects

Guide Lexapro Paxil Boards

Lexapro And Hiv

Anonymous said...

mattress store
futon mattress
mattress warehouse
discount mattress
original mattress factory
kingsdown mattress
mattress giant
water bed mattress
cheap mattress
tempur pedic mattress cover
bed mattress futon
mattress firm
foam mattress memory pad toppers

Anonymous said...

tempur pedic mattress cover
kingsdown mattress
discount mattress
bed mattress futon
futon mattress
mattress firm
mattress giant
original mattress factory
mattress warehouse
foam mattress memory pad toppers
water bed mattress
cheap mattress
mattress store

Studio Design said...

great post buddy I enjoyed your post about Surely you're joking, Mr. Feynman."

Wet Lubricant said...

I want to add this information One thing I quite often feel a little stress is to talk with native English speakers about some English/American books for which I have read translated one. I (at least think that I) have got a lot to talk about such a book, thanks for sharing

Viagra Online said...

Nice information. I've just known about it from this site..Thanks for sharing this article. I appreciate it.

Viagra Online said...

hello

Hey i was waiting for a post like this , very useful.
thanks for all

Unknown said...

Surely You're Joking, Mr Feynman!"
A Bantam Book
published by arrangement with
W.W. Norton Company, Inc.
PRINTING HISTORY
W.W. Norton edition published February 1985 Stamps Catalog
9 printings through March 1985
A selection of Book-of-the-Month Club/Science April 1985 and
Macmillan Book Clubs April 1985.

Buy Viagra Online said...

hello friend congratulation you did a great work with this information about Surely you're joking, Mr. Feynman.!!! When you have any update please contact me

asterhealthsource said...

I am not read this book.but after reading you post i wish to read this book at least once.I think this is quite interesting book.Thanks.
generic viagra pharmacy

Unknown said...

Get Surely You are Joking Mr. Feynman | Four Levels of Interactions from here Surely You are Joking Mr. Feynman | Four Levels of Interactions | Flax Golden Tales

Anonymous said...

Hi there,

Thank you so much for the post you do and also I like your post, Are you looking for Paroxetine-Paxil in UAE? We provide Paroxetine-Paxil, health bio-pharma online pharmacy, online pharmacy In Saudi Arabia, Buy Pills Online, High Rated Pills for Sale, Online Pharmacy Near you, Abortion Pills in Offer, Abortion pills Cytotec available in Dubai, Abortion Pills Cytotec available in Dubai, discount e pharmacy online in Riyadh, online e-pharmacy market In Bahrain, online pharmacy help Saudi Arabia, online pharmacy hub In Saudi Arabia, online pharmacy near me, online pharmacy stock, how to get online doctors prescriptions, anxiety pills prescribed, Is miferpristone and misoprostel available in UAE, Cytotec medicine in UAE,How to get abortion pills in UAE, Where to buy cytotec in Dubai, , Dubai online shopping tablets, Mifegest kit price online order, Vimax pills in Dubai, Cytotec 200 Mcg in Riffa, Cytotec 200 Mcg in , Misoprostol in Dubai pharmacy what are good anxiety pills, anxiety pills buy online in Saudi Arabia, anxiety pills best in Kuwait, for you with the well price and our services are very fast.
Click here for href="https://onlineplanpharmacist.com/product/paroxetine-paxil/" />title" Paroxetine-Paxil|Buy Pills Online| High rated pills for sale| Online Pharmacy Near You" />MORE DETAILS......

Contact Us: +1 (443) 718-9645
Email Us At: support@healthsbiopharma.com

Pharmacy Dropshipper said...


Thanks for sharing a useful & helpful blog. your content is really knowledgeable and thoughtful. We are a Pharmacy Dropshipper. we ship medications around the world in bulk volume at the best rate. if you want to know more about us kindly visit our website www.overseasdropshipper.com