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.
Brian May of Queen has a doctorate in astrophysics. When talking politics, he sounds no better informed than Rosie O’Donnell.
Were it not for his handicap, he wouldn’t be noticed.
Is it “theoretical physics” or is it just fantasy?
Yeah technology threatens humans, it always has. So have Governments.
I’d say that the peoples ability and freedom to take over control of both governments and technologies is the best defense for the human race. As long as we have
.... the freedom with which we can overthrow a threatening Government with the aid of our own technology
or
..... the freedom with which we can overthrow a threatening technology with the aid of our own government
We will survive. As long as we keep our FREEDOM.