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Feynman's Paint Mixing Story
- Feynman questioned a painter who claimed mixing red and white made yellow paint, revealing a hidden tube of yellow paint.
- This shows his habit of expecting deeper explanations beyond obvious or surface answers.
Critique of Rote Learning
- Feynman critiqued physics education in Brazil for rote memorization without understanding.
- He demonstrated that students knew textbook definitions but lacked flexible, practical problem-solving skills.
Attitude Over IQ
- Feynman’s success stemmed from admitting ignorance and questioning orthodoxy, not exceptional IQ.
- He created his own notations and heuristics, tailoring his learning to what felt efficient.