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11/28/2013

 
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Stephen Hawking spoke recently at the Science Museum in London to reveal his disappointment after the God Particle, otherwise known as the Higgs Boson, was discovered. The famed physicist explained that the find made physics less interesting. During his speech, he also claimed that humans only have 1,000 years left on Earth.

That's the bit that fascinates me—the future. You'll see four futuristic novels on my sidebar, where my writing partner and I take on the perspectives of survivors after the Great Flood in Britland. Wind Over Troubled Waters is the first.

Stephen Hawking publicly revealed his thoughts on the landmark discovery of the God Particle—the particle scientists say is responsible for mass in the standard model of physics.

Hawking also gave his prediction for the end of the world. "I don't think we will survive another thousand years without escaping beyond our fragile planet. I therefore want to encourage public interest in space," he said.

Stephen Hawking was born on Jan 8th, 1942, as was I. That makes me feel very close to him. I imagine us on a cloud waiting for the moment of our birth, discussing what we'd do with our lives. I'm so proud of what he's achieved—although I don't understand half of what he's theorized about. But back to the subject.

Higgs boson essentially holds the universe together. It gives particles mass, which allows them to bind together and form things, like stars and planets and my home and yours.


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More broadly, countless Higgs boson particles make up an invisible force throughout the universe called a Higgs field. Without it, the universe as we know it could not exist and I wouldn't be able to share stories from my imagination in the form of books.

To make the particle easier to understand, the Chicago Tribute published an article in 2012. They spoke to David Miller, a professor of physics at Purdue University and part of the multinational team of scientists on the Higgs project.
He said he understands the subject's complexity but believes people can at least appreciate the importance — and power — of understanding the world around us.

"We're the only species that can ask the question, 'Why?' and also has the tools to answer it," Miller said. "Any person can go out at night and look at the stars in the sky and wonder what place we have in the universe. We're a tiny speck, but it appears that from our little planet we can not only understand our whole universe, we can understand its evolution from the big bang."

The human brain is astounding, as is the whole creation. I'd like to believe we are all part of the Creator.


Alexandria Ingham link
11/27/2013 06:56:23 pm

Stephen Hawkings has definitely achieved so much and he should be proud of himself. I don't understand much of what he says though as science, especially physics, has never been a strong point for me.

Francene Stanley link
11/27/2013 10:05:08 pm

What a brain the man must possess. How can he go on thinking and thinking while faced with a disabled body? I'm inclined to lose heart when I can't move well. Kudos to him.

Krystal link
11/27/2013 10:33:12 pm

Very thought provoking post. I am not familiar with Stephen Hawking but I Will look into him.

Alana link
11/28/2013 08:51:41 am

We discussed the future of humanity at the Thanksgiving table today. My son asked "Why haven't we found any trace of life existing on other planets? Have all other intelligent species destroyed themselves and will the same thing happen to us?" I fear he may be right.

Francene Stanley link
11/28/2013 05:52:19 pm

That's the way we're headed, Alana, unless world leaders can work together for the good of all. I once read that the citizens of Atlanta blew themselves out of the water--via Edgar Cayce.

Suerae Stein link
11/29/2013 08:24:07 am

Very interesting post! Stephen Hawkings is an amazing person. I love your imaginings of the two of you together awaiting your birth. I would be very surprised if we managed to survive beyond 1000 years, sad to say.


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    Born in Australia, I moved to Britain half way through my long life.

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