A compilation of the best reflections of this brilliant scientist and disseminator of knowledge.
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| The 85 best Stephen Hawking quotes |
He suffered amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and despite his poor prognosis, he continued to provide knowledge in an exceptional way.
Phrases and scientific reflections of Stephen Hawking
In honor of this famous figure in the scientific field, below you can find a compilation of the best quotes by Stephen Hawking.
1. Life would be tragic if it wasn't fun
Luckily, human beings can have fun. It is the best antidote for when things go wrong.
2. The aliens visit us, the result will be like when Columbus arrived in America, which did not go so well for the Native Americans
A quote from Hawking with a certain joking tone that talks about extraterrestrial life.
3. I think computer viruses shouldn't count as life. I think it says something about human nature: that the only way of life we have created is purely destructive
Human beings can be highly destructive people. You just have to see how some behave.
4. Einstein was wrong when he said that "God does not play dice with the Universe". Considering the hypotheses of black holes, God not only plays dice with the Universe: sometimes he throws them where we cannot see them
Again, another phrase with a joking tone. This time, about the complexity of the universe .
5. People who brag about their IQ are losers
People have to be humble, even in reference to our intelligence.
6. We must try to understand the beginning of the Universe from scientific bases. It may be a task beyond our capabilities, but we should at least try
Understanding the Universe in its entirety is one of the tasks that the human species must carry out.
7. We are just an advanced breed of monkey on a planet less than one medium star. But we can understand the universe. That makes us very special
The quest for knowledge about the Universe has always inspired Hawking.
8. Science predicts that many different types of Universe would be spontaneously created out of nothing. It is a matter of chance in which we are
Hawking has made great strides for science. The Universe is one of her favorite subjects.
9. Women. They are a complete mystery
A phrase to be taken with a sense of humor.
10. Adapting to the environment is what is known as intelligence
Intelligence is the ability we have to adapt to what surrounds us.
11. I am not afraid of death, but I am not in a hurry to die. I have so many things that I want to do before
Hawking suffers from a serious illness, but has never lost the will to live.
12. We must remember things in the order in which entropy increases
Hawking is a great theorist. One of the great geniuses of today.
13. There is no greater challenge than studying the Universe
For Hawking, we must understand the Universe. It is our mission.
14. When we look at the Universe, we see it as it was in the past
The Universe is too vast that we do not notice the changes that occur in it.
15. If there were events before this time, then it could not affect what is happening today. Its existence can be ignored, since it would have no observational consequences
A great quote from this character, which invites deep reflection.
16. The destructive power of man surprises me more every day
Human beings can be really destructive among ourselves.
17. The human race needs an intellectual challenge. It must be boring to be God, and have nothing to discover
A quote with a touch of irony that talks about intelligence.
18. Each of us exists for a short space of time, and in that time we can explore only a small part of the entire Universe
We must take advantage of our day to day to investigate, because we do not live forever.
19. I like physics, but I love cartoons
No one would say that Hawking enjoys cartoons.
20. The Universe does not allow perfection
One of those reflections that do not occur to everyone, about the structure of the cosmos.
21. It is not clear that intelligence has value for long-term survival
Hawking invites deep thought with this great quote.
22. Nothing can exist forever
Hawking reminds us that everything has a beginning and an end.
23. The voice that I use is that of an old synthesizer made in 1986. I still keep it because I still don't hear any voice that I like more and because at this point, I already identify with it
Hawking's disease does not allow him to speak, but he continues to communicate.
24. Can't predict the future
The future is unpredictable, although there are people who insist on making believe that it is.
25. Every time I hear about that cat, I start to pull out my gun
Hawking doesn't seem like a great animal lover.
26. The human capacity for guilt is such that people can always find a way to blame ourselves
Many times we make the mistake of blaming ourselves for everything. We are very demanding.
27. The old paradox: Can God make a stone so heavy that he cannot lift it?
With this phrase, Hawking tries to question the belief that God exists.
28. If we discover a complete theory, it should be understandable by everyone. Then everyone, philosophers, scientists and normal people would be able to take part in the discussion of why we and the Universe exist
Hawking would like us to understand the Universe in its entirety.
29. The Universe has not only a history, but any possible history
Human beings have not been able to explain for sure what the Universe is and why it exists.
30. I have noticed that even people who say that everything is predestined and that we cannot do anything to change our destiny, still look before crossing the street
Another phrase that comes to say that the future is unpredictable.
31. With genetic engineering, we will be able to increase the complexity of our DNA, and improve the human race. But it will be a slow process, because one will have to wait 18 years to see the effect of changes in the genetic code
Scientists work so that in the future we can improve the human condition.
32. One cannot argue with a mathematical theorem
Mathematical theorems are sacred according to the author's opinion.
33. The best proof that navigation through time is impossible is the fact that they have not been invaded by tourists from the future.
Hawking has a great sense of humor as evidenced by this phrase.
34. One of the great mysteries of this life is women
For Hawking, it takes a lot of scientific knowledge to understand the female mind.
35. I have been immersed in science all my life, now I am ready to pray
Science and theology are not compatible.
36. Calm and quiet people have the loudest and loudest minds
Calm people are usually thoughtful.
37. I would like nuclear fusion to become a practical source of energy. It would provide an inexhaustible source of energy, without pollution and global warming
Hawking thinks that nuclear fusion would bring many benefits to people.
38. By memorizing something we increase the disorder of the Universe
A certainly curious phrase, worthy of a great thinker.
39. Time travel has often been thought of as science fiction, but Einstein's general theory of relativity allows for the possibility of warping space-time so much that you could go on a rocket and come back before leaving
Another one of those ironic quotes that Hawking has accustomed us to, which is about time travel.
40. Although September 11 was horrible, it did not threaten the survival of the human race, as nuclear weapons do
A reflection by Hawking on the attack on the Twin Towers.
41. Obviously, due to my disability, I need assistance. But I have always tried to overcome my limitations of my condition and lead a life as full as possible. I've traveled the world, from Antarctica to zero gravity
Hawking has proven many times to be an example of self-improvement .
42. Mankind's greatest achievements have occurred by speaking and its greatest failures by not speaking. It does not have to be this way
Communication can avoid conflicts between people.
43. Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change
Human beings adapt to the changing environment. Hawking has shown it.
44. You cannot afford to be disabled in spirit as well as physically
Despite the limitations of his illness, Hawking remains on top of the science.
45. The danger is that our power to harm or destroy the environment or our peers increases much faster than our wisdom in the use of that power
Instead of using intelligence to be better people, many individuals use it for their own benefit.
46. People differ in IQ, but we are all equally worthy
Intelligence does not determine the dignity of people.
47. It is generally recognized that women are better than men in languages, personal relationships, and multitasking. But worse in map reading and spatial awareness. Therefore it would not be unreasonable to think that women would be worse in mathematics and physics
A quote from Hawking that can be very talkative and can create great debate.
48. When one's expectations are reduced to zero, one truly appreciates all that one has.
In the worst moments is when you get your best version.
49. Our only chance for long-term survival is to expand into space. The answers to these questions show that we have made great progress in the last hundred years, but if we want to continue beyond the next hundred years, the future is in space. That is why I am in favor of space flight.
Conquering space is the only thing that can save humanity in the future.
50. I have hardly met mathematicians who reason
A funny reflection on mathematicians.
51. Since there is a law like that of gravity, the Universe could create itself out of nothing, as it did. Spontaneous creation is the reason that something exists, instead of nothing, that the Universe exists, that we exist
Once again, Hawking harshly criticizing the belief that God exists.
52. The entire history of science has been a gradual understanding that events do not occur arbitrarily, but that they reflect a certain underlying, which may or may not be divine inspiration.
In fact, Hawking believes that divine inspiration is not possible.
53. There is a fundamental difference between religion, which is based on authority, and science, which is based on observation and reason. Science will win, because it works
Again, another criticism of religious thought.
54. Since my illness is progressing, I have a lot to do and I want to do it as soon as possible
His illness has never immobilized him, because Hawking has remained active.
55. My goal is simple. It is a complete understanding of the Universe, because it is how it is and because it exists
Hawking has never hidden that he lives by and to understand the universe.
56. One million million million million (1 with twenty-four zeros behind) miles, is the size of the observable Universe
The universe is infinite, although Hawking puts a size on it.
57. The radiation that remains from the Big Band is the same as that of your microwave but much less strong
A simile between the radiation caused by the Big Bang and that used by the microwave.
58. I think everyone should have an overview of how the Universe operates and our place in it
Knowledge of the Universe should be the basic desire of the human being.
59. Even if there were a single unifying theory, it is only a series of rules and equations
Theories can be debated and improved.
60. One of the basic rules of the Universe is that nothing is perfect. Perfection simply does not exist ... without imperfection neither you nor I would exist
One should not be obsessed with perfection because it does not exist.
61. To limit our attention to terrestrial issues would be to limit the human spirit
Our knowledge of life must go beyond the borders of the earth.
62. With computer viruses, we have created a way of life in our image and likeness
Human beings the unfortunate ability to destroy ourselves.
63. God not only plays dice, but sometimes throws them where no one can see them
A phrase that refers to black holes.
64. Black holes aren't really black, after all: they glow like a hot body, and the smaller they are, the more they glow
You cannot understand the universe without understanding black holes.
65. It is not enough that I wear dark sunglasses and a wig. The wheelchair gives me away
Hawking is a famous character well respected for his findings.
66. If you think it's hard to get humans to follow traffic laws, imagine convincing an asteroid to move along an ellipse
The complexity of the Universe is equal to or greater than that which we live on Earth.
67. It does not fit in my head how God could have created this world
It seems implausible that God can create all that he is said to have created.
68. If it is possible to travel I can be young again
Time travel is impossible, although more than one would like it to be possible.
69. The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, but the illusion of knowledge
Thinking that we know everything is the biggest mistake a person can make.
70. Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it
Work is an important part of our well-being and is important to our personal development.
71. The thing about smart people is that they look crazy to dumb people
Ignorant people often live focused on their world.
72. We create history by our observation, rather than creating our own history
One of those profound quotes that force you to consider life.
73. We just have to look at ourselves to see how intelligent life can develop into something we don't want to know
Some people use their intelligence in a negative way.
74. It is not necessary to invoke God to light the wick and put the Universe into operation
Hawking has never been a fan of religion. Do not believe in God.
75. No matter how many times the results of the experiments agree with some theory, you can never be sure that the next time the result will not be in contradiction with that theory.
Theories must be objective . That is a basic task of any researcher.
76. To survive as a species, we must eventually travel to the stars
One of those opinions by Stephen Hawking in which it is not clear whether optimism or pessimism prevails.
77. Life is a wonderful thing
Despite his poor health, this scientist did not always focus on the negative aspects of life.
78. Robots could come to take control and reach a point where they can manufacture themselves
One of the fatalistic predictions related to the development of new technologies.
79. I believe that the universe is governed by the laws of science. These may have been created by God, but God does not intervene to break those rules.
Stephen Hawking denied being religious in the usual sense of the term.
80. We have to leave Earth in a hundred years
This was one of the most widespread statements of this scientist, and was linked to his belief that resources are going to be depleted very quickly because of the deterioration of ecosystems that exist today.
81. The next time you talk to someone who denies the existence of climate change, ask them to take a trip to Venus.
82. The universe did not need God's help to begin to exist
Another of Stephen Hawking's phrases in which he talks about religion.
83. Remember to look up at the stars and not at your feet
An inspiring phrase that can be translated into a philosophy of life to be guided.
84. We are all connected through the Internet, like neurons in a brain
About the connectivity of the new times.
85. Science is not only a discipline of reason, it is also a discipline of romance and passion
Hawking, destroying stereotypes linked to the world of science.
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