Stephen Hawking
Theoretical Physicist | Pioneering Cosmology & Black Hole Research
About
Stephen Hawking was a legendary theoretical physicist who revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos. Afflicted with ALS, he defied expectations to become a world-renowned cosmologist and best-selling author.
Hawking's groundbreaking work on black holes and the origins of the universe earned him the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the prestigious Copernicus Prize. His popular science book 'A Brief History of Time' has sold over 10 million copies, making complex physics accessible to the masses.
Hawking's insightful, thought-provoking talks inspire audiences to ponder humanity's place in the grand scheme of the universe.
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Questioning the universe
In keeping with the theme of TED2008, professor Stephen Hawking asks some Big Questions about our universe -- How did the universe begin? How did life begin? Are we alone? -- and discusses how we might go about answering them.
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