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‘Mind over matter’: Stephen Hawking – obituary by Roger Penrose

 

Article Summary

This is a proper obituary: one which traces all the steps in the life of Stephen Hawking and describes his life and work in detail. Starting with Hawking’s early life, the author details the start of his life and his college education. He also details how he crossed paths with Hawking.

Then the author shifts to attention to the scientific work of Hawking and describes in great detail. This is followed by interesting anecdotes that deal with things like travel and accommodation arrangements that needed to be made when Hawking travelled to a conference.

The author then describes the personal relationships of Hawking and also how Hawking enjoyed his fame.

Overall, the article is a detailed description of the life and times of Stephen Hawking.

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Words to Learn from this article:

 Oracle: An authoritative person who divines the future

Impairment: The condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

Enigmatically: In a cryptic manner

Romanticised: Deal with or describe in an idealized or unrealistic fashion; make (something) seem better or more appealing than it really is.

Zest: Vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

Fortuitous: Having no cause or apparent cause

 

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