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True, Feynman was unique in his field and I have read a fair amount of his work, at least what has been published on the web.

Penrose I came to know by his work in a theory in which human consciousness is the result of quantum gravity effects in microtubules. He is highly regarded for his work in mathematical physics, in particular his contributions to cosmology.

I look on Penrose as I do Freynman, as a person who thinks outside the box of normal academia.

Each of these men I consider leaders in the field. Penrose though is still contributing to multiple fields.

I only know them from their books and lectures, each have a unique personality. I can only imagine what listening to one of their lectures would be like.

I fit into the category of armature enthusiast. It's all interesting. Tell me have you published?