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'Mars is the only
solution for the survival of humanity'
In his book, Michio
Kaku has made shocking predictions which uncannily echo what Stephen Hawking
had said once
You know, high intelligence, which both these gentlemen
certainly possess, does not save you from believing some stupid things.
We've had many examples through history.
Isaac Newton, one of our greatest scientists, regarded his
work on theology as his greatest achievement.
Yet his massive work on theology is of interest to no one
today, excepting antiquarians and biographers.
Albert Einstein, another of our greatest scientists,
rejected quantum mechanics, making his famous quip about God not playing with
dice.
Today, we know quantum mechanics are a fundamental part of
our understanding of the universe. With each passing month, we see new projects
and gadgets based on that understanding.
Beliefs involve the emotions, not just intellect.
And great intellects are perfectly capable of being led
astray by emotions, almost certainly what has happened in the cases of Hawking
and Kaku.
