Is this the same guy? 
Is this the same guy?
we need a world government like we need hemmoroids
Guy’s a huge socialist/atheist. Not surprising.
Reminds me of War Games, the movie.
I’d hardly expect him to be a reliable authority on political issues. Can’t help but think if he didn’t say these things, he’d be ignored. And he may realize that.
Then I opt for being destroyed by technology.
Or Glowbull Warming.
Or Zika.
Or Russia.
We all gotta die of something. Ain’t worried about it.
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Hawking is one of the greatest physicists and cosmologists who have ever lived. That does not mean he knows anything about politics or what sort of government works best for people. Anything he has to say about black holes or quantum gravity has to be accorded the utmost respect and consideration. Anything he has to say about the need for a world government is about as important as my mailman’s opinions on the need for a world government.
Look, I’m just as fretful about the March of the Robots as any other American, but somehow, I think Stephen is overreacting just a bit. If the end scenario is truly so dire, then promote congress to build a safety net of preventive laws. I agree we should be worried, very worried about robotic systems soaking up too many jobs from humans.
I don’t spend much time thinking the robotic systems will rise up and destroy us. This is Stephen current nightmare.
That horror is far less an immediate threat than the culture shock of millions of people who are suddenly unemployable.
Can you imagine what a scary unbelievable thing that would be. Talk about bureaucracy OMG. He’s absolutely insane!
Put him in charge of the EU.
Ironically, if not for technology, Hawking would have been taking a dirt nap a long time ago.
However, if all he meant by 'us' is him and his fellow socialist atheists, well then, I hope he's correct.
Government is the greediest, most corrupt and murderous force on Earth. It’s not even debatable.
Government is a necessary evil, therefore it’s powers should be strictly limited, and it should be prohibited from violating the natural rights of the individual.
The only people who believe in all-powerful government are those who look upon government as their own personal Ponzi scheme or their own personal fiefdom.
Can you imagine a one world government controlled by North Korea or China or ????? Who would decide? Hawkins has lost it.
Die already you frickin loon you ain’t no Einstein
This is the guy who thinks the universe created itself.
Trust me, I do not need a Won World Gov’t.
We’re already there with cell phones. A word to the Hawk:
Get off the phone and drive!
Ironic that he was once the guest star on the Simpsons, where mensa takes over society because they wanted the world to be run by smart people. But they promptly run civilization into the ground and give up.