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Richard Feynman on hungry philosophers (or do we see objects or only their light)

Why it was recommended

A cute video of Feynman answering the question of whether you're seeing an object, or only the light from an object, when looking at it

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What it covers

A one-minute clip from Richard Feynman's 1979 Auckland lecture in which he answers whether you see an object or only its light. It is a short, playful take on perception and. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel
Zero
Length
55 sec
Year
2009
Open on YouTube

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