Could You Recommend Some Famous Essays From Scientists/Engineers?

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In summary, the conversation discusses recommendations for further reading on science after reading "Future Science: Essays from the cutting edge." Suggestions include Richard Feynman's lectures, MIT's materials on YouTube and their OCW site, and lectures from Nobel laureates such as Feynman, Dirac, Bethe, and Gell-Mann. These lectures can be found on the Nobel Prize website under the bio/lecture tab for each laureate.
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I just finished reading "Future Science: Essays from the cutting edge" and it has got me very excited about science. I was wondering whether you could recommend some more.

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Richard Feynman's lectures are very popular, entertaining and freely available. There are packaged torrents with lots of videos, audiobooks, pdf notes/essays in them. Lots and lots of stuff to keep you busy.

MIT has lots of excellent material on youtube and on their OCW site. In particular I'd recommend Walter Lewin's physics lectures (8.01 - 8.03), he's a great professor. The Aircraft Systems Engineering (16.885J) course is also worth a watch, it's about the space shuttle's history with ~20 guest speakers each with their own part to play in the shuttle program.
 
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Well - the lectures of the Nobel laureates might be of interest.

For example - Richard Feynman, 1965 - http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/physics/laureates/1965/feynman-lecture.html

Paul A. M. Dirac, 1933 - http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/physics/laureates/1933/dirac-lecture.html

Hans Bethe, 1967 - http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/physics/laureates/1967/bethe-lecture.html

Murray Gell-Mann, 1969 - http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/physics/laureates/1969/gell-mann-lecture.html

One has to find the particular laureate and find the bio/lecture tab.

Similar for chemistry.
 

1. What are some famous essays written by scientists and engineers?

Some famous essays written by scientists and engineers include "On the Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin, "A Brief History of Time" by Stephen Hawking, "The Double Helix" by James Watson, "The Engineer's Conscience" by Wernher von Braun, and "The Theory of Relativity" by Albert Einstein.

2. What makes these essays significant in the field of science and engineering?

These essays are significant because they have contributed to major advancements and breakthroughs in their respective fields. They also offer valuable insights and perspectives from some of the greatest minds in science and engineering.

3. Are these essays suitable for non-scientists/engineers to read?

Yes, these essays are written in a way that is accessible to non-scientists and engineers. They offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of science and engineering and can be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in these subjects.

4. Can these essays be considered timeless classics?

Absolutely. These essays have stood the test of time and are still widely read and referenced today. They have had a significant impact on the scientific community and continue to inspire future generations of scientists and engineers.

5. Are there any other notable essays written by scientists and engineers that you would recommend?

There are many other notable essays written by scientists and engineers that are worth reading. Some other recommendations include "On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres" by Nicolaus Copernicus, "The Machinery of Life" by Albert Szent-Györgyi, "The Feynman Lectures on Physics" by Richard Feynman, "The Art of Computer Programming" by Donald Knuth, and "The Nature of the Chemical Bond" by Linus Pauling.

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