54 pages • 1 hour read
Stephen HawkingBrief Answers to the Big Questions
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Brief Answers to the Big Questions by Stephen Hawking explores fundamental cosmic queries, covering topics such as the existence of God, the origins and future of the universe, black holes, and the potential threats and promises of advanced technology and artificial intelligence. The book emphasizes the importance of scientific advancement and education in ensuring humanity's survival and progress.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Stephen Hawking's Brief Answers to the Big Questions is praised for its accessible and enlightening exploration of profound scientific and philosophical questions, exhibiting his remarkable ability to explain complex concepts in layman's terms. However, some reviewers felt the book occasionally lacked depth in its treatment of certain topics. Overall, it's a compelling read for science enthusiasts.
Who Should Read Brief Answers to the Big Questions?
A reader who delights in exploring profound scientific and philosophical questions with accessibility and eloquence would enjoy Stephen Hawking's Brief Answers to the Big Questions. Admirers of Neil deGrasse Tyson's Astrophysics for People in a Hurry or Carl Sagan's Cosmos will find this equally engaging.
RecommendedReading Age
16+yearsBook Details
Science / Nature
Philosophy
Climate Change
Natural World: Space & The Universe
Values/Ideas: Science & Technology
Natural World: Climate
Philosophy