> Richard Feynman was famous for being to explain physics in a way a layman could understand.
Agreed. And the Challenger O-ring demonstration was a beautiful example of metaphor even if it wasn't correct. (Morton-Thiokol engineers had evidence that the O-rings didn't seal even at 75F and had been trying to stop launches PERIOD).
However, Feynman was also famous for "proof by intimidation" if you caught him out on something he didn't understand.
Agreed. And the Challenger O-ring demonstration was a beautiful example of metaphor even if it wasn't correct. (Morton-Thiokol engineers had evidence that the O-rings didn't seal even at 75F and had been trying to stop launches PERIOD).
However, Feynman was also famous for "proof by intimidation" if you caught him out on something he didn't understand.