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Feynman lectures are the SICP of physics. And I don't mean that as a compliment.

People say these are the best resources on the respective subjects, however the people who say this have likely not read many other books, especially modern books.

Bill Gates is kinda cool I guess but I'm not going to take physics advice from him.

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I’m surprised at the negativity in this reply. Can you offer some more explanation as to what you mean by the non-compliment SICP ref?

I mean that most people who talk about SICP and Feynman lectures don't read too ma y other books on the topic. Saying you like either is Ike saying you like Beatles or Top 40.

But SICP and Feynman are highly nonstandard ways to be introduced to the topics. That’s why they’re unusual.

I’ll take the bait - I really liked SICP and feel like it stands out among many other things I’ve found. Your comment makes me feel there’s a lot I’m missing out on. Any recommendations?

lol fair enough (and I, too, take issue with the post as I explained in another comment), but I do think Feynman was special in his love and pursuit of knowledge. I'm sure you're right that there are way better books, but I don't see Feynman the personality/educator/teacher as easily swappable with others as maybe his books are.

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