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The Scientific Method-Richard Feynman

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Scientific method & science communicationFundamental physics

What it is

A one-minute clip of Richard Feynman describing the scientific method: guess a law, compute its consequences, and compare with experiment. If it disagrees with experiment, it is wrong.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN quotes it as the crispest statement of what science is, usually when a theory clashes with evidence.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 1 strong recommendations
  • first 2014, last 2023

What HN commenters said

  1. “That is the scientific method. And it is presented by one of our best ever thinkers.”

    Feynman presents the scientific method clearly

    ddingus, 2022-08 · Strong recommendation · in “New evidence shows water separates into two different liquids at low temperature”

  2. “Here's a Feynman chasser/refresher on what science is.”

    Refresher on what science is

    wizardforhire, 2017-10 · Recommendation · in “The Grandfather of Alt-Science”

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Topics: feynman, scientific method, experiment, philosophy of science

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