Richard Feynman Explains Why Magnets Repel
firewalker · Interview · YouTube title: Richard Feynman. Why.
Why it's here
Cited constantly as the classic answer to 'why' questions, on explanation, frames of reference and the limits of physics.
What it covers
A short clip of Richard Feynman answering an interviewer's question about why magnets repel, explaining that a 'why' question depends on a shared framework of understanding. It illustrates how hard it is to explain fundamentals to a layperson.