Hawking has called the exact date of the end of the world
British scientist Stephen Hawking has predicted the imminent end of the world in the next thousand years. The corresponding statement he made during a speech at the student debating society of Oxford. His words are quoted by The Daily Mail.
The famous physicist believe that life on Earth will disappear in the force of nuclear war, the activities of artificial intelligence or genetically engineered virus. Hawking has traditionally urged people to flee from the planet and noted the need to create advanced technologies for long-distance space travel.
In addition, the researcher stated that for the last 50 years science has moved forward, and mankind was closer to understanding the Universe. The Hawking expressed his joy that was involved in the creation of a number of theories. Finally, the scientist hoped that in the near future, researchers will be able to use gravitational waves to “to contemplate the Big Bang as it was”.
At the end of his speech, Hawking urged the audience to raise their heads and look at the stars and not sit, staring at my feet.