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 believe there are no questions that science can't answer about a physical universe.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Science has the capacity to answer all questions regarding the physical universe.
Stephen Hawking's quote emphasizes the belief that the mysteries of the physical universe can be unraveled through scientific inquiry. He asserts that no matter how complex or perplexing a question may seem, the tools and methods of science are ultimately equipped to provide answers, reflecting a deep faith in empirical evidence and rational understanding.
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ScienceQuestionsUniverseAnswersInquiry
In practice
Example use cases
In a science discussion panel, one could say this quote to emphasize the importance of scientific exploration.
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