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@PhysicsHawk Everyone has said reading and I agree with that. However, I do think that experience will increase the number of things in my brain. When you experience new things, you learn about them. #feynmanchat1920

Q5-A inference I drew from Feynman’s conclusion to this story is that each person must build their learning on what they already have in their brains. What could you do to increase the number of things in your brain that you can build on? #feynmanchat1920

@Carter40240387 @PhysicsHawk Reading is great for everyone! #feynmanchat1920

@PhysicsHawk One way that I have always been told that helps increase my knowledge and skills is by reading. Reading exsposes your brain to new ways of thinking and to new ways of writing. #feynmanchat1920

@PhysicsHawk This shows that God's craftsmanship is one of a kind. We all have brains that function differently. Some things may interfere with my attention like someone talking and I'm trying to listen to someone else whereas it wouldn't for someone else. #feynmanchat1920

Q4-What does the difference in Feynman’s ability to read but not talk while counting and his friend's ability to talk but not read reveal about what interferes with our attention? #feynmanchat1920

@GrieciNathaniel @PhysicsHawk I really like this point here. God made us all with different talents and we are all unique. #feynmanchat1920

@PhysicsHawk I think it shows just that we are all different and God made us separately. We are all good at different things and our brains are all made in different ways. I think that it is interesting how we all have different limitations. #feynmanchat1920

@PhysicsHawk He said that each person could end up completing the test differently, which was very honest. He attempted the experiment so many more times that, that in itself provides more credibility. #feynmanchat1920

Q3-Feynman’s experiment on time was also quite strange and, while it would NEVER qualify as a publishable science experiment, it is better than the one that got published by the psychologist. What makes Feynman’s method better? #feynmanchat1920

@GrahamR39014690 @PhysicsHawk Good point, simply just the amount of times provides more credibility in this case. #feynmanchat1920

@PhysicsHawk Feynman's method was more precise, as he attempted the experiment multiple times, added real world variables to said tests, and concluded that each person may end up doing the test differently. Feynman actually took the time to understand the broader process of the test.

@CadeTischer @PhysicsHawk Agreed, without a clock the odds of being correct are quite small. #feynmanchat1920

Q2-Feynman describes a “scientific” experiment that a man did when his wife had a fever and used it to conclude their our sense of time is based on iron reacting in the brain. From a scientific standpoint, what is wrong with his methodology #feynmanchat1920

@PhysicsHawk This is a very bizarre accusation. I believe that one test result is nowhere near enough in order to prove something from a scientific standpoint. There must be strong evidence. #feynmanchat1920

@PhysicsHawk My friend Lily and I discuss politics quite frequently and we have both been able to overcome our biases in order to have a proper discussion. Looking at facts, rather than being emotionally backed is something that we have been able to successfully do. #feynmanchat1920

Q1-Feynman's friend Bernie teaches him that thoughts can be visual when he had once only thought of them as verbal. Give an example of a time when your thinking was changed by a friend. #feynmanchat1920

@GrieciNathaniel @PhysicsHawk Good point here. Running is hard, but compared to golf... a cakewalk. LOL #feynmanchat1920

@PhysicsHawk If you haven't noticed, Cade and I "debate" a-lot. And even though I win 99.9% of the time, he did change my mind on running especially when it comes to its difficulty. He showed me that it is an incredibly difficult sport and one that many people overlook. #feynmanchat1920

@PhysicsHawk I really think when I had vocab quizzes every week was the only time. I do know they were useful because it trains our brains to study and memorize and become familiar with new terms. #feynmanchat1920

Q4-In school, we often learn definitions without actually understanding concepts.  Given an example of when you have experienced this.  #feynmanchat1920

@GrieciNathaniel @PhysicsHawk I did this too! Not a great way of studying but it did work! #feynmanchat1920

@PhysicsHawk In elementary school, they used to give us lists of vocab words we had to learn how to spell and memorize the definitions. I would just memorize what I needed for that week and completely forget the definitions the class period after our quiz. It's kinda sad. #feynmanchat1920

@PhysicsHawk When I first think of mystery, the first thing that comes to mind is heaven. What's it really like? We have evidence in the Bible of what to expect but I'm curious to know all of the details. #feynmanchat1920

Q3-Feynman uses pi to talk about the influence of mystery on his scientific thinking. How have you seen that in your life, in science or any other subject? #feynmanchat1920

@GrieciNathaniel @PhysicsHawk I like this analogy. I too find space very intriguing. The mystery of it reminds me of how creative God truly is. #feynmanchat1920

@PhysicsHawk Space and the universe have always something that intrigues me. I think that's because it is so hard to wrap my head around the size and mystery of it. There is also so much beauty in the mystery of space, I like coming up with my own conclusions. #feynmanchat1920

@PhysicsHawk This shows that bizarre things can be similar to some of the hardest math and science problems. Example: golf swing, learning the mechanics and such. While you are learning the physical side, you are also learning the mathematical angles needed. #feynmanchat1920

Q2-How does the story of the girl explaining how to knit socks affect your thinking about other math and science concepts?  Can you think of another example of how something in one field reveals a math or science concept? #feynmanchat1920

@GrahamR39014690 @PhysicsHawk They are indeed. Good connection here Graham. #feynmanchat1920

@PhysicsHawk The story of knitting socks revealed the presence of math and science in everything around us. It's science how I can smell food cooking in the kitchen, and a supply chain used math to organize and distribute food evenly to various stores. Math and science are truly everywhere.

@LThorne19 @PhysicsHawk Nice Mr. Thorne! I too agree that recognizing patterns can help develop new thinking habits. #feynmanchat1920

@PhysicsHawk Recognizing patterns and discovering what goes next is the same skill in science of making and observation and then making a hypothesis for what could possibly be a result. Recognizing patterns develops the way your brain thinks. feynmanchat1920

Q1-Feynman’s father wanted his son to be a scientist, so he started teaching him to recognize patterns early.  How does that recognition of patterns become scientific thinking? #feynmanchat1920

@PhysicsHawk Patterns help to form reasonable conclusions with previous evidence. Recognizing a pattern is one thing, and for his father to start him at such a young age proves that anyone can become a science because we can all learn new habits. #feynmanchat1920

@kbjunior11 @PhysicsHawk Yes, with things like this the public needs to stay out of sight for those actually building the parts. #feynmanchat1920

@PhysicsHawk I cannot think of what pressure NASA was under to get the launch off, but I feel like where my system would deviate from NASA’s lies in that. Public pressure (or private pressure, at that) would have no part to play in my safety declaration, that’s for sure. #feynmanchat1920.

Q5-Feynman concludes that rules were changed to meet the schedule, allowing flight at unsafe conditions. Given that nothing can be made 100% safe, how would you design a system that balances safety with goals? #feynmanchat1920

@PhysicsHawk Safety always should come first. Deadlines need to be pushed back if things aren't ready. Goals are great, but they aren't as fun to reach when you have people dying along the way. #feynmanchat1920