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Richard Feynman - The.Character of Physical Law - Part 1 The Law of Gravitation (full version)

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What it is

The first of Richard Feynman's 1964 Cornell Messenger Lectures, The Character of Physical Law, focusing on the law of gravitation. Feynman builds up from planetary motion to the nature of physical laws.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN people recommend it as a masterclass in explaining physics clearly without condescension, accessible without formal training.

  • 6 people recommended it
  • 6 different months
  • 4 strong recommendations
  • first 2013, last 2022

What HN commenters said

  1. “Incredible talk for both the content and the form !”

    Incredible talk in both content and form.

    alxbrun, 2013-04 · Strong recommendation · in “Ask HN: What's the best technical talk you've heard?”

  2. “Feynman is so good at explaining these concepts that you don't even need any formal training to understand them.”

    Feynman explains physics so clearly no formal training is needed.

    sillysaurus, 2013-07 · Strong recommendation · in “Neutrino shape-shift points to new physics”

  3. “I highly recommend that if you've never seen them, you take some time and watch them”

    Feynman lectures worth rewatching with full attention; masterpieces of education.

    mabbo, 2017-06 · Strong recommendation · in “If you can’t explain something in simple terms, you don’t understand it”

  4. “Never patronizing, always amusing & informative”

    Feynman explains complex things like talking to a friend, never patronizing.

    jacobedawson, 2018-10 · Strong recommendation · in “Ask HN: What are some of the best technical talks you've heard?”

  5. “I really enjoyed Richard Feynman lectures[0], especially on subjects I thought I knew well.”

    Classic Feynman lectures, enlightening even on subjects you think you know.

    TripleH, 2018-07 · Recommendation · in “Ask HN: What talks or videos do you suggest to watch on a long flight?”

  6. “Feynman's podcast series The Character of Physical Law is quite wonderful”

    Feynman's Character of Physical Law series is quite wonderful.

    shawn, 2018-09 · Recommendation · in “Feynman's Lost Lecture (ft. 3Blue1Brown) [video]”

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Topics: feynman, gravity, physics, cornell lectures, science education

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