yamamushi Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 "Stephen Hawking, the brightest star in the firmament of science, whose insights shaped modern cosmology and inspired global audiences in the millions, has died aged 76. His family released a statement in the early hours of Wednesday morning confirming his death at his home in Cambridge." https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/mar/14/stephen-hawking-professor-dies-aged-76 Armedwithwings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethys Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD3242 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 I was just talking about how surprised I am that he's still alive like 5 hours ago. :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mod-Meldrik Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 (edited) He will truly be missed. Bon voyage, Monsieur Hawking! ~ Meldrik Edited March 14, 2018 by Mod-Meldrik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyz Ejstu Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 ' Rest in peace, Stephen. ' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazemonger Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 One of the great grand masters of our time. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CmdrKordianPiatkovski Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Thats a great loss for a mankind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreVamore Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 RIP, the earth is poorer today..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 rip, a great man he was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nua_Sidek Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazemonger Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 The man was brilliant and had a fantastic sense of humor.. I just re-watched this TED appearance and man, the genius ability to make complex and mind-boggling science simple and funny to listen to as well as understandable to us 'simple folk' was a gift to all of us; https://www.ted.com/speakers/stephen_hawking Armedwithwings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mod-Mercutio Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Reading the news of his death was not what I expected for sure. He did great things with his life here on Earth though, and that's what he'll be remembered for. RIP Mr. Hawking. - Mercutio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazemonger Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Credit: Melbourne artist Mitchell Toy Stig92 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armedwithwings Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 His disability could not contain his thirst for knowledge. A great mind but twice a greater man May he rest in peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 R.I.P. Shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 It's kind of interesting, isn't it? Often I feel (and heard, years ago) that geniuses or big contributors usually only get real (global or wide) recognition after they perish. Maybe it's that effect of realizing you lose something when it's gone? Of course, surely, he was already valued alive and had contributions. Not like he wasn't known before death. But was he on people's minds before the news? Not as often on a global scale I like to think. And as people die, sadly, it is now upon others to fill the gap, to be great minds, explorers, achievers - to bring us forward collectively. Death can't be avoided or notably delayed so far, so it is upon others to pick up the torch and carry it into the uncertain future. It might not be any of us (on that level). But someone ideally will. I tip my hat though. Not everyone will leave such a mark or legacy. Especially under such physical conditions. And I suppose now he will truly know or have seen, experienced, etc. what comes after death - if anything, at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MookMcMook Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 16 minutes ago, Warden said: It's kind of interesting, isn't it? Often I feel (and heard, years ago) that geniuses or big contributors usually only get real (global or wide) recognition after they perish. Maybe it's that effect of realizing you lose something when it's gone? Of course, surely, he was already valued alive and had contributions. Not like he wasn't known before death. But was he on people's minds before the news? Not as often on a global scale I like to think. And as people die, sadly, it is now upon others to fill the gap, to be great minds, explorers, achievers - to bring us forward collectively. Death can't be avoided or notably delayed so far, so it is upon others to pick up the torch and carry it into the uncertain future. It might not be any of us (on that level). But someone ideally will. I tip my hat though. Not everyone will leave such a mark or legacy. Especially under such physical conditions. And I suppose now he will truly know or have seen, experienced, etc. what comes after death - if anything, at all. I'm more impressed by Hawkins' will to live and do, while suffering a severe condition, than all his work. I don't have that type of strength, but it's a universal kind of battle for everyone in a way. But to keep battling and want to be a productive member of society, this is a really good thing I think people see in Hawkins' life. He just happened to have a cool hobby too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orius Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 RIP... He is at least freed of his disability, and his soul walks among the stars now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now