Stephen Hawking - Paměti o přátelství a fyzice – Mlodinow Leonard (2020)

Stephen Hawking was one of the most significant physicists of our time, influencing the lives of millions. Physicist and writer Leonard Mlodinow offers a unique and highly personal portrait of the extraordinary man with whom he collaborated on various books for nearly two decades and shared a warm friendship. We meet Hawking as a genius focused on unraveling the mysteries of the universe and ultimately formulating a groundbreaking theory of black holes that stirs the waters of cosmology and uncovers entirely new paths for physicists exploring the origins of the universe. We also meet Hawking as a colleague, whose illness allows him to communicate at a speed of only six words per minute, yet he never forgets to incorporate humor into these conversations. And we meet Hawking as a friend, who can say so much with just a smile or a raised eyebrow. Mlodinow introduces us to Hawking's passion for wine and curry, enlightens us about his views on love, death, and disability, and does not shy away from deep questions of philosophy and physics. Whether describing Hawking's dedication to work or vividly recounting the story of how Hawking defiantly urinated by a bush in the yard of a restaurant that was not wheelchair accessible...