The Feynman Lectures on Physics

Who recommended it

1. 

   David Brin Science fiction author and scientist

   Canon selection

   On Brin's list for the Manual for Civilization (listed as 'Feynman Lectures').

   Listed in the source as “Feynman Lectures”.

   David Brin, Bruce Sterling & Daniel Suarez – Manual for Civilization Lists↗ Organization pagelongnow.org The Long Now Foundation · 29 Sep 2014 · checked 12 Nov 2026

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