Offering a blend of autobiographical reflections, philosophical discussions on science, and complex physics concepts. The content includes a table of contents and a preface that introduces the book as a collection of pieces written between 1976 and 1992, covering his experiences with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), his academic career at Oxford and Cambridge, and the development of his groundbreaking research on the origin of the universe, black holes, and the search for a unified theory of physics. Notably, the excerpts detail the success of his previous book, A Brief History of Time, and conclude with the transcript of a lengthy 1992 BBC interview on Desert Island Discs, which touches on his personal life, determination, and love for both physics and music. Collectively, the source material explores the mind and life of a brilliant scientist contending with severe disability while pioneering profound theories about the cosmos.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Stephen-Hawking/dp/0553406639?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=7283e2d977a63ea8f6ec5b990f5910bd&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/

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