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
I can't say that my disability has helped my work, but it has allowed me to concentrate on research without having to lecture or sit on boring committees. Stephen Hawking allowborecommittee Change image and share on social
Obviously, because of my disability, I need assistance. But I have always tried to overcome the limitations of my condition and lead as full a life as possible. I have traveled the world, from the Antarctic to zero gravity. Stephen Hawking antarcticassistancecondition share on social
It now appears that the way the universe began can indeed be determined, using imaginary time. Stephen Hawking appearbegindetermine Change image and share on social
As a child, I wanted to know how things worked and to control them. With a friend, I built a number of complicated models that I could control. Stephen Hawking buildchildcomplicate Change image and share on social
I hope I have helped to raise the profile of science and to show that physics is not a mystery but can be understood by ordinary people. Stephen Hawking helphopemystery Change image and share on social
Time travel was once considered scientific heresy, and I used to avoid talking about it for fear of being labelled a 'crank.' Stephen Hawking avoidconsidercrank Change image and share on social
If you understand the universe, you control it, in a way. Stephen Hawking controlunderstanduniverse Change image and share on social
I can't disguise myself with a wig and dark glasses - the wheelchair gives me away. Stephen Hawking darkdisguiseglass Change image and share on social
However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. Stephen Hawking difficultlifesucceed Change image and share on social