May 11, 2018, marks the 100th anniversary of Richard Feynman’s birth.
I first encountered this information in the early hours of this morning in an article titled “Commemorating Feynman | Feynman’s Ten Major Contributions” on the “Jingshi Physics” WeChat public account. I consider myself a Feynman fan, though I can never remember these specific dates or zodiac signs; what leaves a deeper impression on me are Feynman’s stories, both in science and in life.
I own most of Feynman’s works. I previously wrote an article titled “I am a Feynman Fan.” Of course, I haven’t understood most of his technical writings, but I remain fascinated by his theories and his life story. I have read “Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!” and “What Do You Care What Other People Think?” several times. They are very interesting and profound, and to some extent, they have influenced my own values.
A true scientific hero can not only achieve results that command respect but also leave behind a life story that people can savor endlessly.