There is a real danger that computers will develop intelligence and take over. We urgently need to develop direct connections to the brain so that computers can add to human intelligence rather than be in opposition. Stephen Hawking addbraincomputer share on social
We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. But we can understand the Universe. That makes us something very special. Stephen Hawking advanceaveragebreed Change image and share on social
Evolution has ensured that our brains just aren't equipped to visualise 11 dimensions directly. However, from a purely mathematical point of view it's just as easy to think in 11 dimensions, as it is to think in three or four. Stephen Hawking braindimensiondirectly share on social
Before we understand science, it is natural to believe that God created the universe. Stephen Hawking creategodnatural Change image and share on social
The Paralympic Games is about transforming our perception of the world. Stephen Hawking gameparalympicperception Change image and share on social
Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change. Stephen Hawking abilityadaptchange Change image and share on social
If I had to choose a superhero to be, I would pick Superman. He's everything that I'm not. Stephen Hawking choosepicksuperhero Change image and share on social
Keeping an active mind has been vital to my survival, as has been maintaining a sense of humor. Stephen Hawking activehumorkeep Change image and share on social
We are the product of quantum fluctuations in the very early universe. Stephen Hawking earlyfluctuationproduct Change image and share on social
