Stephen Hawking bio je jedan od najvećih i najpopularnijih znanstvenika našeg doba, a njegova je popularnost premašila granice znanosti te je s vremenom postao kulturna i pop ikona. Trag koji je Hawking ostavio iznimno je velik te je utjecao na brojne znanstvenike, ali i "obične" ljude koji su u njegovom životu i radu pronašli inspiraciju i za svoje živote i dokaz kako je sve moguće.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Professor Stephen Hawking who has sadly passed away. Stephen's iconic computerised voice system can be heard on Pink Floyd's Keep Talking on The Division Bell, and Talkin' Hawkin' on The Endless River. https://t.co/w5pnlvsako
— Pink Floyd (@pinkfloyd) March 14, 2018
Hawking je usprkos velikim zdravstvenim problemima koji su ga zadesili u mladosti živio život punim plućima i pokazao nam kako se nikada ne smijemo predati te moramo vjerovati u svoje snove i njihovo ostvarenje, ma koliko god nam se oni činili neostvarivim.
‘Science is not only a disciple of reason but, also, one of romance and passion’ - what an incredible human. Every time we look up at the stars we will think of you Stephen Hawking ✨ pic.twitter.com/4R1pjzIk0M
— Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) March 14, 2018
Zbog tog velikog utjecaja koji je Hawking ostavio na sve nas, od ovog se genijalnog znanstvenika putem društvenih mreža danas opraštaju znanstvenici, ali i poznati glumci, komičari, pjevači, kao i svi na koje je Hawking utjecao i koji na ovaj način iskazuju poštovanje prema jednom od najvećih znanstvenika koji je ostavio neizbrisiv trag u povijesti.
Goodbye #StephenHawking Thank you for being - amongst everything else - a great laugh. pic.twitter.com/M1d1GEsv9r
— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) March 14, 2018
Osim svojim znanjem, ljude je osvajao i sa smislom za humor koji ga nikada nije napustio te je poznati glumac i komičar David Walliams u oproštajnoj poruci Hawkingsu putem Twittera naglasio upravo koliko je, usprkos tome što je bio najinteligentnija osoba na svijetu, ovaj znanstvenik volio smijeh i humor.
Today we lost a giant. His brilliance impacted our lives through science, curiosity and his own humanity. ‘It would not be much of a universe if it wasn’t home to the people you love.’ - Stephen Hawking pic.twitter.com/gMeqli9rLE
— Delta Goodrem (@DeltaGoodrem) March 14, 2018
Stephen Hawking was one of our greatest minds but also a shining example of positivity who lived life to its fullest despite the difficulties & adversities he faced. The world needs more like him. RIP.
— Gav (@miracleofsound) March 14, 2018
“One, remember to look up at the stars & not down at your feet. Two, never give up work. Work gives you meaning & purpose & life is empty without it. Three, if you are lucky enough to find love, remember it is there & don’t throw it away.”
— Sean Gardner (@2morrowknight) March 14, 2018
— Stephen Hawking#WednesdayWisdom pic.twitter.com/IsBUJg5wTR
Koliko je njegov utjecaj kao kulturne i pop ikone, a ne samo znanstvenika bio velik, najbolje pokazuje i činjenica što se Hawking pojavljivao u poznatim sitcomima i serijama poput Teorije velikog praska, Simpsona, Futurame, Zvjezdanih staza, o njemu su snimljeni dokumentarci i film Teorija svega koji je nominiran za Oscara za najbolji film 2014. godine.
As we near Pi day (3.14) I join the global community in mourning the loss of the greatest physicist of our era. #StephenHawking is free from the physical constraints of this earthly condition we all exist in and he is soaring above us now marveling at it all. pic.twitter.com/o3V0TZrppj
— Mayim Bialik (@missmayim) March 14, 2018
.@TheSimpsons RIP Stephen Hawking. A sense of humor as vast as the universe. pic.twitter.com/528kWRhfVR
— Al Jean (@AlJean) March 14, 2018
One of the greatest minds our species has ever produced is returned to the stars. It is a great loss to the scientific community. He was a hero to so many. Stephen Hawking, let us honor your work by respecting always the importance of scientific inquiry. https://t.co/BuNaEUrcer
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) March 14, 2018
Mayim Bialik iz Teorije velikog praska putem Twittera oprostila se od "najvećeg fizičara našeg doba", Al Jean, zahvaljujući kojem je Hawking završio u Simpsonima također je naglasio njegov smisao za humor koji je bio "velik kao svemir", a George Takei, odnosno Mr. Sulu iz Zvjezdanih staza napisao je kako smo izgubili heroja.
Stephen Hawking was a true inspiration to the disabled and abled. A genius that never let his disability stop him from achieving the unthinkable.
— Henry Fraser (@henryfraser0) March 14, 2018
We should feel grateful to have lived at the same time as one of the greatest human beings to have graced this planet.
Teško je i zamisliti koliki je utjecaj Hawkings imao na ljude s invaliditetom, a svoju posvetu putem Twittera napisao mu je i Henry Fraser, umjetnik koji slika s ustima koji je već devet godina paraliziran te je Stephena nazvao jednim od najvećih ljudi (ne samo znanstvenika) koji su ikada živjeli na našem planetu.
Svaki put kada pogledamo u zvijezde, sjetit ćemo se tebe, poručio mu je glazbenik Sam Smith, a od Hawkinga su se oprostili i članovi legendarne grupe Pink Floyd.
14 March - a poem for Stephen Hawking
— Gyles Brandreth (@GylesB1) March 14, 2018
Hawking gone
Upon my soul
He brought light
To the blackest hole
Remembering Stephen Hawking, a renowned physicist and ambassador of science. His theories unlocked a universe of possibilities that we & the world are exploring. May you keep flying like superman in microgravity, as you said to astronauts on @Space_Station in 2014 pic.twitter.com/FeR4fd2zZ5
— NASA (@NASA) March 14, 2018
RIP Stephen Hawking. Genuinely very sad to hear that. If you haven’t, read A Brief History of Time. It’ll make the world feel more amazing and beautiful and strange. It’ll also make you feel smart and stupid all at once.
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) March 14, 2018
