Authors
Stephen Hawking
1942 – 2018
Stephen Hawking was a physicist who studied black holes and the origins of the universe, becoming one of the most famous scientists of his time. His theoretical discovery that black holes slowly emit radiation and can eventually evaporate, now called Hawking radiation, is considered one of the most important findings in modern physics. He was diagnosed with a disease that slowly took away his ability to move and speak, so he used a special computer voice to keep sharing his ideas. He wrote A Brief History of Time, a bestselling book that helped everyday people understand the universe.
Quotes
“So if you feel you are in a black hole, don't give up. There's a way out.”
“Life would be tragic if it weren't funny.”
“Speech has allowed the communication of ideas, enabling human beings to work together to build the impossible.”
“And however difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do, and succeed at.”
“The rise of powerful AI will either be the best or the worst thing ever to happen to humanity.”
“The time scale of the universe is very long compared to that for human life.”
“Look up at the stars and not down at your feet.”
“We can understand the Universe. That makes us something very special.”
“Equations are just the boring part of mathematics. I attempt to see things in terms of geometry.”
“So next time someone complains that you have made a mistake, tell him that may be a good thing.”