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Stephen Hawking's Legacy

In his final book, Stephen Hawking provides answers to the most pressing questions of our time and takes us on a personal journey through the universe of his worldview. His thoughts on the origin and future of humanity serve as a reminder to better protect our home planet from the dangers of our present. Accessible and clear, this book presents Hawking's responses to the urgent questions of our time:

• Why do we humans exist at all?
• Where do we come from?
• Are there other intelligent beings in the universe?
• Does God exist?
• What condition is our home planet in?
• Will we survive on Earth?
• Do the natural sciences and technology save or destroy us?
• Does artificial intelligence help us preserve the Earth?
• Can we populate space?
• How will we protect the weakest among us – children, the sick, the elderly?
• How will we educate our children?

Brilliant physicist, revolutionary cosmologist, unwavering optimist. For Stephen Hawking, the vastness of the universe holds not only scientific secrets. In his most personal book, the author addresses the great questions of human life and discusses the most important issues of our time. He clearly explains the consequences of human progress – from climate change to artificial intelligence – and discusses its dangers. Here you will find Hawking's answers to humanity's fundamental questions. A powerful appeal to political leaders and each of us to better protect our threatened home planet.