A Few Recollections of Stephen
James Hartle (UCSB, Santa Fe Institute)
TL;DR
This paper shares personal recollections of Stephen Hawking, highlighting his influence and legacy in theoretical cosmology through a personal account during a memorial gathering.
Contribution
It provides a personal perspective on Stephen Hawking's impact, offering unique insights not found in technical scientific literature.
Findings
Personal anecdotes illustrate Hawking's influence
Highlights his contributions to cosmology and science
Reflects on his legacy and inspiration
Abstract
On the evening after Stephen Hawking's funeral in Cambridge on March 31, 2018 a dinner for attendees who had come from far away was hosted by Paul Shellard, the Director of the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology. I was asked me to speak for five minutes on my recollections of Stephen. This article is an slightly edited copy of my speaking text.
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Taxonomy
TopicsHistorical and Religious Studies of Rome · Medieval Literature and History · Reformation and Early Modern Christianity