In this episode, Rik calls attention to a very special Earthling, Richard Feynman. Feynman's contributions to the science of physics by itself were enough to place him in the same category as Albert Einstein and Isaac Newton.
And this fascinating human also made a huge contribution to the philosophy of science, even though he claimed to be not much interested in the philosophical side. He has been quoted as saying words to the effect that the the philosophy of science is as much use to a scientist as ornithology is to a bird.
But by word and deed, he showed that he did in truth reflect upon the philosophical side of the scientific endeavor. And Earthlings everywhere can benefit from, and be entertained by, a look at his life and his way of thinking.
