Stephen Hawking's A Brief Answers to the Big Questions

Stephen Hawking's *A Brief Answers to the Big Questions* explores fundamental questions about the universe, such as how it began, whether time has a starting and end, and if humans can survive long-term. Hawking explains that the universe likely started with the Big Bang and may end in different ways, like a Big Freeze or Big Crunch. He discusses the possibility of discovering other intelligent life, the importance of scientific progress, and the need for humans to become a multi-planetary species. The book emphasizes our curiosity and responsibility to understand the universe and secure our future.