Tag Archives: UCL

Feynman: his birthday, his diagrams and his lectures

Posted on 12/05/2013 by Jon Butterworth

Yesterday was the 95th anniversary of the birth of Richard Feynman, one of the greatest scientists of the 20th century. An excuse for an unusual party At the Guardian. See also Chapter 8.3 of Smashing Physics.

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Why I use twitter

Posted on 24/04/2013 by Jon Butterworth

Here’s a quick talk I did on why (in 2013) I use twitter. Opinions subject to change.

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(Don’t) Respect my Authority

Posted on 13/04/2013 by Jon Butterworth

A venue, a role, an award, can lend authority. But it’s only a loan. At the Guardian.

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Has this blog changed your life?

Posted on 23/02/2013 by Jon Butterworth

At the Guardian.

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