The Vanishing Mr. Feynman (Update)
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May 29, 2026 · 1h 1m · Episode 577
About this episode
The episode explores Richard Feynman's final years and the surprising places his curiosity led him.
In his final years, Richard Feynman's curiosity took him to some surprising places. We hear from his companions on the trips he took — and one he wasn’t able to. (Part three of a three-part series originally published in 2024.)
Topics covered
- curiosity
- science
- biography
- travel
- philosophy
Keywords
- Richard Feynman
- curiosity
- final years
- biography
- travel
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