Genius: The Life and Science of Richard Feynman

Introduction When you think of the word "genius," whose name comes to mind? Most people think of Albert Einstein — and with good reason. There's no doubt about it: Einstein's inventions and discoveries forever changed the future of science. However, as a result of his notoriety, Einstein has eclipsed some other notable scientists, all but erasing them from our memory. And that's why Genius was written. James Gleick writes to connect us with the story of Richard Feynman, a theoretical physicist whose own contributions paved the way for the future of modern science. Over the course of this summary, we'll explore his life and discoveries and what we can learn from them.