Stephen Hawking, PhD, (1942-2018) was a theoretical physicist, cosmologist and author best known for his work exploring Hawking radiation and Penrose-Hawking theorems. Serving as the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge between 1979 and 2009, Hawking was the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, an Honorary Fellow at the Royal Society of Arts, and a lifetime member of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences.
Stephen Hawking Books
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What's A Brief History of Time about?
A Brief History of Time (1988) takes a look at both the history of scientific theory and the ideas that form our understanding of the universe today. From big bangs and black holes to the smallest particles in the universe, Hawking offers a clear overview of both the history of the universe and the complex science behind it, all presented in a way that even readers who are being introduced to these ideas for the first time will understand.
Who should read A Brief History of Time?
- Anyone who wonders how the universe began
- Anyone who wonders what quantum mechanics is
- Anyone interested how black holes work
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The Grand Design
Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow
How science unlocked the secrets of the universe
4.4 (326 ratings)
Listen to the Intro00:00What's The Grand Design about?
The Grand Design (2010) tells the fascinating story of how humans came into being and how we began to use the scientific method to explain both our remarkable growth as a species and the world around us. From the foundational laws of Newton and Einstein to the mind-bending science of quantum physics, find out how far we’ve come and how close we are to answering life’s big questions.
Who should read The Grand Design?
- Armchair philosophers
- Science geeks who are into astronomy and physics
- Anyone who’s ever wondered about the mysteries of life
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Brief Answers to the Big Questions
Stephen Hawking
Hawking's final thoughts on the biggest questions facing humankind
4.5 (452 ratings)
Listen to the Intro00:00What's Brief Answers to the Big Questions about?
Brief Answers to the Big Questions (2018) addresses some of our universe’s most fundamental questions from a uniquely humanist perspective. By merging scientific history with humanity’s future, the book dashes from the origins of the universe and the inside of black holes, to human space exploration and the dangers of artificial intelligence in a grand and sweeping narrative.
Who should read Brief Answers to the Big Questions?
- Anyone curious about what came before the Big Bang
- People wondering what a black hole is
- Humans concerned about superintelligent AI
What's God Created the Integers about?
God Created the Integers is a collection of writings by renowned physicist Stephen Hawking that delves into the history and development of mathematics. Through the exploration of key mathematical concepts and the work of influential mathematicians, Hawking provides a fascinating glimpse into the beauty and complexity of numbers and their role in shaping our understanding of the universe.
Who should read God Created the Integers?
Math enthusiasts who want to explore the history and development of mathematical concepts
Readers interested in the intersection of science, philosophy, and mathematics
Those seeking a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles that govern the universe
