Stephen Hawking’s Terrifying Prophecy: Has It Come True?
On March 14, 2018, the brilliant physicist Stephen Hawking passed away at his home in Cambridge, England, at the age of 76. He was likened to a person leaving his wheelchair to return to the infinite universe that he loved. During his life, Hawking left his mark not only with his research on physics but also through his lectures, works and even thoughtful prophecies.
Hawking’s prophecy about the future of humanity not only attracted attention but also made the scientific community consider. Here are three of his outstanding predictions:
1. **Ice Age in 2032**
Hawking warned that in 2032, the Earth could fall into a new ice age. The main cause is climate change. According to him, our planet is suffering serious consequences from excessive human intervention. Rising global temperatures and disrupted ecosystems could lead to a chain of catastrophic events. Hawking once predicted that the Earth is at risk of becoming a Venus-like planet, where temperatures reach 250°C and sulfuric acid rains.
2. **Humans Leave Earth**
According to Hawking, humans will be forced to leave Earth to find a new place to live by 2060. The reason is that resources and energy on this planet are increasingly depleted, while the population is constantly increasing. He emphasized that if humanity does not soon find another planet to settle, we may face the risk of extinction. Hawking proposed Alpha Centauri, the closest star system to the Solar System, as a potential candidate.
3. **Artificial Intelligence (AI) Threatens Humanity**
Hawking also expressed deep concern about the development of artificial intelligence. He warned that AI could surpass human control and become the greatest threat to humanity. Without management and limits, AI could change the structure of society, even take control of human life.
Hawking’s prophecies have raised big questions for the future of humanity. Can we act quickly enough to change these scary scenarios? Although he is no longer on earth, Hawking still leaves us valuable lessons and warnings, forcing each person to think deeply about their responsibility to this planet.
Stephen Hawking has warned about the dangers that artificial intelligence (AI) can bring to humanity. He has repeatedly emphasized that we need to be prepared for the potential threats of AI. According to him, AI can become a tool to support humans, but it can also destroy us, so it is necessary to face the worst case scenario.
Regarding the future of humanity, Hawking predicted that by 2100, humans will go further into the universe and a new race may appear. He also believes that there is life outside of Earth and launched a project in 2015 to search for signs of aliens through high-tech devices.
In addition, Hawking warned that the Earth could become a “fireball” by 2600 due to excessive energy consumption, leading to an unsuitable living environment, and war could break out everywhere.
In the field of science, Hawking is an icon with many great contributions. He wrote the famous book **”A Brief History of Time”**, which sold more than 25 million copies worldwide. However, his personal life had many ups and downs. His first marriage to Jane Wilde was stressful as she had to take care of him and raise three young children. Later, the couple divorced and Hawking married Elaine Mason. However, the second marriage was also not happy and ended in 2007.
Stephen Hawking is not only a great physicist but also a pioneer in popularizing scientific knowledge. He has clarified the complex problems of physics and left many profound views on the big questions of humanity, from the origin of the universe, extraterrestrial life, to the risks from climate change and artificial intelligence. Hawking died on March 14, 2018, the same day as Albert Einstein’s birthday, creating a symbolic link between the two geniuses. His contributions will forever be the driving force behind the development of science and humanity.
