We only have to look at ourselves to see how intelligent life might develop into something we wouldn't want to meet.
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I had not expected 'A Brief History of Time' to be a best seller. It was my first popular book and aroused a great deal of interest. Initially, many people found it difficult to understand. I therefore decided to try to write a new version that would be easier to follow.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Stephen Hawking discusses his surprise at the popularity of his book and his effort to make complex ideas accessible.
In this quote, Stephen Hawking reflects on the unexpected success of his book 'A Brief History of Time' and the challenges readers faced in grasping its concepts. Recognizing the need for clarity, he expresses his intention to produce a more accessible version, highlighting the importance of making scientific knowledge available to a wider audience.
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ScienceUnderstandingBookEducationAccessibility
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about scientific literacy, one might quote Hawking's reflection on making complex ideas easier to understand.
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