Feynman my Hero

There seems to be a lot of people who do not like the concept of heroes. Maybe it's a reaction against internet fanboys, but I think it's good to have someone to look up to. I have a lot of heroes in the various fields that I am interested in. Perhaps I should be calling them role-models, but I like the term Hero much more. These are the people that make our world worth sharing. Some heroes stick with you forever while others can be a bit transient. But it doesn't matter, once someone has touched your life you won't forget them. No need to burn incense or perform any silly rituals.

My heroes are of no surprise to anyone who knows me, and perhaps I'll even try enumerating my list some day. But there is no need now.

These last weeks however I was reminded of one of my heroes, Richard Feynman. I was recently re-captured by Feynman after reading QED, then by listening to his physics lectures, then by his book on the Character of Physical Law. Ealier, I really enjoyed his more playful books.

Today on Reddit I rediscovered my favorite article about Dr. Feynman. I can't do it justice by summarizing it, so instead I'll just plead with you to go read it. Please, kind reader, go read this article. I promise it is worth your time.

http://www.longnow.org/views/essays/articles/ArtFeynman.php?dupe=with_honor