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Re: Stephen Hawking has died

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Post by orangehour » Wed, Mar 14, 2018, 4:15 AM UTC

Stephen Hawking (along with Richard Feynman) are the reasons for my interest in the Sciences. There's nothing I can say now to thank him, but I will always cherish his works.

"Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge" - Stephen Hawking

Re: Stephen Hawking has died

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Post by xoa » Wed, Mar 14, 2018, 4:16 AM UTC

I can think of no higher praise then that he changed the course of so many of our lives personally and of humanity's understanding of the universe as a whole. Though small in physical stature he has become a truly giant set of shoulders upon which many more shall stand. Thank you for everything.

Re: Stephen Hawking has died

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Post by DennisAleynikov » Wed, Mar 14, 2018, 4:17 AM UTC

Rest in peace, I never thought I'd see this day come, he almost seemed immortal.

Re: Stephen Hawking has died

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Post by richardfeynman » Wed, Mar 14, 2018, 4:18 AM UTC

I accidentally ate Stephen Hawking's lunch once at a conference at Caltech.

Re: Stephen Hawking has died

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Post by Sandorie » Wed, Mar 14, 2018, 4:18 AM UTC

This is truly saddening for the scientific community and for the world in general.

His life and work will continue to ripple the very fabric of our civilization.

And now that his task is done, He will take his place... amongst the legends of the past.

Re: Stephen Hawking has died

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Post by miguelmota » Wed, Mar 14, 2018, 4:18 AM UTC

"Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious."

- Stephen Hawking

Re: Stephen Hawking has died

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Post by kuon » Wed, Mar 14, 2018, 4:19 AM UTC

Thanks for who you were and what you did. You will live on with us.

Re: Stephen Hawking has died

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Post by stochastic_monk » Wed, Mar 14, 2018, 4:20 AM UTC

Stephen Hawking was very special to me. He's a large part of why I chose a life in science in general and physics in particular.

I'm just one of many, but he unmistakably and uniquely affected my life for the better.

Growing up, I read Brief History of Time and Universe In A Nutshell dozens of times each. I relished the jokes I got, and I won't forget him.

I also weep for him, knowing he never got the Nobel prize he wanted so very much.

I haven't shed a tear for many people in their passing, but I have for him.

Thank you for opening my eyes to the wonders of the universe. You are an irreplaceable part of who I have become today.

Re: Stephen Hawking has died

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Post by 0xb100db1ade » Wed, Mar 14, 2018, 4:20 AM UTC

I mean no disrespect, but I find it bitter-sweetly amusing that, of all days, he died on Pi Day

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi_Day

Re: Stephen Hawking has died

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Post by Dangeranger » Wed, Mar 14, 2018, 4:20 AM UTC

"It would not be much of a universe if it wasn't home to the people you love."

-- Stephen Hawking