Stephen Hawking discussed his thoughts on God and the afterlife in his last book.
In his last book, Stephen Hawking straightforwardly expressed his thoughts on God and the afterlife.
Many people think that religion and science are incompatible.
Considering this, it would be quite easy to speculate about Stephen Hawking's stance on religion, given that he is regarded as one of the most brilliant scientists of our era.
In 2018, at the age of 76, he bid farewell to the world, leaving behind a remarkable legacy. However, his name will forever be etched in history for his groundbreaking book, “The Theory of Everything: The Origin and Fate of the Universe,” which captivated minds when it was published back in 2002.
In 1963, at the young age of 21, Hawking received the devastating diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a form of motor neurone disease.
Despite being given only two years to live, he defied the odds and went on to become the longest-living ALS survivor.
Hawking revealed his views in his final book before his death. (HOMAS LOHNES/DDP/AFP via Getty Images)
With the help of a sophisticated computer system, he managed to interact with others by typing on a screen controlled by tracking his cheek gestures.
In his last book, Brief Answers to the Big Questions, he mentioned his disability and shared, “Throughout history, there was a misconception that individuals with disabilities, such as myself, were under a curse imposed by a higher power.”
I guess it's a chance that I might have angered someone above, but I like to believe that there's always a logical explanation, rooted in the laws of nature.
I trust in science, and if you do too, you understand that there are specific laws that are consistently followed.
“There's probably no Heaven.” (Karwai Tang/WireImage)
If you so desire, you have the option to assert that the laws are the creation of God, although this statement primarily defines God rather than providing evidence of his existence.
He proceeded to share his thoughts on the afterlife, stating: “We have the freedom to believe in whatever we choose, and in my opinion, the most straightforward explanation is that there is no higher power.”
The universe was not created by anyone, and our fate is not controlled by anyone.
It's a thought that strikes me deeply, making me realize that there might not be a heavenly realm or an afterlife awaiting us.
I am filled with immense gratitude for the opportunity to marvel at the magnificent intricacies of the universe during this precious lifetime we have been given.
During his conversation with the BBC regarding the destiny of the cosmos, he emphasized the potential impact of AI as the ultimate game-changer for humanity.
He warned that the advancement of complete artificial intelligence might lead to the downfall of humanity.
The machine would launch into action independently, continuously evolving at a rapid pace.
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