Stephen Hawking is said to be one of the most influential scientists in modern physics. He delivered a speech on Thursday about the prospects of physics ad its implications on science.
A couple of my favorite quotes:
When asked about his thoughts on President Bush’s proposal to put a man on Mars within 10 years, Hawking simply replied: “Stupid”.
Hawking answered one question with more seriousness than others–that concerning his feelings about the U.S. government’s policy on stem-cell research.
In Britain, he said, stem-cell research is seen as a great opportunity.
“America will be left behind if it doesn’t change its policy,” he said.
Bush’s fuzzy science seems to be everywhere.