Stephen Hawking’s fame was founded on the research he did on general relativity and black holes. But he often stepped outside his own field of research, using his recognition to highlight what he saw as the great challenges and existential threats for humanity in coming decades. His pronouncements drove headlines in the media, which sometimes proved controversial.
Leaving Earth
Hawking was clearly troubled that we were putting all our eggs in one basket – that basket being Earth. For decades ... Read even more
