Video: Richard Feynman on Science and Beauty

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Our Video Sunday feature continues with this amazing piece featuring the words of the late Richard Feynman.

After dismissing the popular notion that scientists are unable to truly appreciate beauty in nature, physicist Richard Feynman (1918 – 1988) explains what a scientist really is and does. Here are some of the most memorable lines from this beautiful mix of Feynman quotes and (mostly) BBC and NASA footage.

I think this one is worth watching in HD, folks. Set aside a minute and take it in. HPC is very much at the heart of the science today and its search for answers, but sometimes I find things like this that make me think about the questions.

A Tip of the Hat goes to ajlopez for pointing us to this video.

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