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Freakonomics Radio · May 22, 2026 · 01:03:18
The Curious Mr. Feynman (Update)
This episode revisits a three-part series on Richard Feynman, the legendary physicist whose career spanned the Manhattan Project and the Challenger investigation. Feynman was famous for his relentless debunking of what he called 'lousy ideas' through rigorous scientific skepticism and simple, clear experiments. The show argues that such intellectual integrity is urgently needed today, as misinformation and unchallenged assumptions proliferate. Through Feynman's story, listeners are encouraged to adopt his curious, questioning approach to the world.
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