Slegr Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 I really don't get why people act like he's some insanely gifted genius. Some people speak of him in the same breath as Albert Einstein. What has Stephen Hawking really accomplished? He wrote some simplified books about Black holes, and made some scientific discoveries about them and cosmology in an era when these types of discovered aren't so unique. Anyone who drops in for appearances on Big Bang Theory shouldn't go down in history as one of the greatest minds. I guess when you have people like Donald Trump running for American President, the bar is seemingly set pretty low. Is anyone really that impressed with Stephen Hawking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimberWolf Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 He's a genius because he's been braindead for years. He programmed true AI before it happened and made himself a human battery for that voice contraption that is self aware and assumed his identity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 4 minutes ago, Slegr said: Is anyone really that impressed with Stephen Hawking? Nope. I could totally take him in a footrace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebreh Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Nikola Tesla is smarter than both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickjim23 Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 He's a liberal hasbeen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Barzal Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 The conspiracy theories regarding him being a puppet are interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 28 minutes ago, Slegr said: I really don't get why people act like he's some insanely gifted genius. Some people speak of him in the same breath as Albert Einstein. What has Stephen Hawking really accomplished? He wrote some simplified books about Black holes, and made some scientific discoveries about them and cosmology in an era when these types of discovered aren't so unique. Anyone who drops in for appearances on Big Bang Theory shouldn't go down in history as one of the greatest minds. I guess when you have people like Donald Trump running for American President, the bar is seemingly set pretty low. Is anyone really that impressed with Stephen Hawking? Sheldon Cooper is that you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionized27 Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 28 minutes ago, Trebreh said: Nikola Tesla is smarter than both. Tesla is the absolute complete opposite end of the spectrum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 29 minutes ago, Trebreh said: Nikola Tesla is smarter than both. When Tesla realized how the PTB(Edison included) rigged the deck, he ended up silently feeding birds in the park, all day long. He would know how we feel. :^) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 cyborg's are never overrated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realtor Rod Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 What is this thread about? Do you know what he accomplished as a vegetable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLuciano Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 1 hour ago, Trebreh said: Nikola Tesla is smarter than both. Tesla also believes the animals spirits live in your ribs after you eat them. This is why he is a vegan and we know vegans don't make no gains. So Luciano takes it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiboynux4lifee******* Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 10 minutes ago, LuckyLuciano said: Tesla also believes the animals spirits live in your ribs after you eat them. This is why he is a vegan and we know vegans don't make no gains. So Luciano takes it this takes the prize, if someone actaully believes this. Once the animal dies the animal spirit departs, wtf will it gain by living in your ribs lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucklehead Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 I feel the same way about the dali lama. I mean have you ever listened to him? He's a collection of philosophical quotes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B Cooper Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 He is thought of as a genius because of the field he works in. He has made discoveries and theories in a field no one has the smarts to do. If he used his brain for something easier like Tesla, he would be even more popular. You can't really compare fields and say this guy is smarter than the other because not all fields are equal. The smartest kid in grade 8, probably isn't smarter than the smartest guy in grade 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babych Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 In a stunning turn of events, this thread is brought to you by the same guy that created this gem: A word of caution for the newbies: don't try to argue with Slegr or you'll run the risk of being called a Hawking fan boy or Hawking science bunny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slegr Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 Really babych? It's just strange the way you troll people on here. If I'm such a bad guy, why do I have nearly as many '+' / reputations as you in far fewer posts? This is a thread about Stephen Hawking, and all opinions are welcomed and encouraged. But seriously, digging up old threads for no reason other than trying to discredit or anger the OP..? Strange. How about coming up with a thread or two of your own? Or do you just troll others on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babych Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 20 minutes ago, Slegr said: Really babych? It's just strange the way you troll people on here. If I'm such a bad guy, why do I have nearly as many '+' / reputations as you in far fewer posts? This is a thread about Stephen Hawking, and all opinions are welcomed and encouraged. But seriously, digging up old threads for no reason other than trying to discredit or anger the OP..? Strange. How about coming up with a thread or two of your own? Or do you just troll others on here? Do rep points actually mean something to you? Hilarious. I wouldn't consider myself a troll. I will, however, respond from time to time when folk such as yourself start threads as ridiculous as this one. Who are you, to even pose the question? I posted the Hansen thread that you started to show that this seems to be a trend with you. To be honest dude, I highly doubt that you have the intellectual cache to even legitimately ask the question posed in the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babych Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 To answer the actual question I'll say no, I do not think Hawking is overrated. http://techwelkin.com/life-and-achievements-of-stephen-hawking For those that do not want to navigate away from this site here's a quick summary. Hawking: Received PhD in 1965 at age 23. Has won 16 awards including the Hughes Medal, Albert Einstein Award, and the Wolf Prize. Has written 14 books, most notable being A Brief History of Time. The fact that he doesn't seem to impress Slegr probably doesn't mean much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dral Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 What has the OP accomplished in life? He hasn't even been on the Big Bang Theory once! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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