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I am not surprised by John Murray's book, which serves as a tribute to the great modern scientist Stephen Hawking. What surprised me more were the profound answers to each big question, viewed from different perspectives and research angles. It truly stands out as a masterpiece of knowledge and wisdom.
As a science student with a particular interest in physics and math, I always admired Hawking's dedication and contributions, which are extraordinary and special. Since I first heard his name, I've read extensively about him. However, it shocked me to see many negative comments when he passed away, making me wonder why some people hated him and what he did wrong. I never imagined someone who spent half of his life in a wheelchair without speech could receive so much hate. I even discussed this with friends to understand why.
The book's first section reads like a biography of Stephen Hawking, covering his early life, parents, love life, children, nationality, education, college, hobbies, and interests. It was fascinating to read about both his successes and struggles and how he ultimately shaped his ideas and knowledge about black holes, nature, and science as a whole.
Learning that he was affiliated with both Oxford and Cambridge, the world's most prestigious universities, and made groundbreaking discoveries in cosmology, general relativity, gravity, black holes, and the origin of the universe was inspiring. Hawking instilled the habit of asking questions, big or small, in his children from an early age.
Despite being in a wheelchair, he pursued becoming the greatest scientist of our generation, showing us that there are endless possibilities in life. Through the book's insights, others' perspectives, the author's statements, and scientific and religious evidence, I gained a deeper understanding of the universe and the interplay between science and religion. The book made me ponder questions about God's existence and the relationship between science and religion, offering brief answers to my long-standing doubts.
Hawking was a brave and extraordinary individual who fundamentally explained the relationship between the sun, Earth, and the moon. Learning about his and Einstein's contributions, even though they never met, filled me with awe as a science student.
The book discusses complex ideas such as negative and positive energy, quantum mechanics, time-space-mass, and human survival. It highlights the complexities of the human body and offers perspectives to help us understand and relate to these concepts.
Other interesting aspects of the book include perspectives from great philosophers and scientists, from Columbus to James Watson, Robert Oppenheimer to Elon Musk, and his SpaceX and NASA missions. These fascinating details kept me glued to the book until the very end.
The final section discusses modern revolution, lifestyle, and future mindsets, addressing questions like "Will artificial intelligence outsmart us?" and "How do we shape the future?" While life is becoming easier, it is also becoming harder to live by minimal means.
The book underscores that we evolved to be smarter than our ape-like ancestors, and Einstein was smarter than his parents. There is no doubt about the wisdom and knowledge shared with us for the future of our planet. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, statistics, control theory, and neuroscience are the future, as predicted by Hawking. Our future will be a tight race between the growing power of our technology and the wisdom with which we use it. Hopefully, wisdom will prevail.
Nonetheless, the book reminds and serves as a testament to look up at the stars and not down at our feet. Despite difficulties, there is always something we can do and succeed at. It matters how we view things and obstacles. We must unleash our imagination to shape the universe intelligently and this book is and will serve as a guide for all.
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