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Feynman: Mathematicians versus Physicists

TehPhysicalist · interview · Watch on YouTube

Fundamental physicsPure mathematicsScientific method & science communication

What it is

A ten-minute clip of Richard Feynman describing how mathematicians and physicists differ in their interests and customs. He argues physics rests on visualizing and applying math rather than pure abstraction.

Why Hacker News recommends it

The reference people reach for when debating how math differs from physics.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2014, last 2022

What HN commenters said

  1. “Watch Feynman's take on applied math in physics”

    Feynman on applied math in physics.

    coldnebo, 2014-12 · Recommendation · in “How to Get a Job in Algorithmic Trading”

  2. “Feynman's quite interesting talking about it here”

    Feynman on physics as visualization rather than maths.

    tim333, 2015-01 · Recommendation · in “What Doesn't Seem Like Work?”

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Topics: richard feynman, physics, mathematics, philosophy of science

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