British scientist Stephen Hawking predicted the imminent end of the world in the next thousand years. He made the corresponding statement during a speech at the student discussion society of Oxford. His words are quoted by The Daily Mail.
The famous physicist is confident that life on Earth will disappear due to nuclear war, the activity of artificial intelligence or a genetically engineered virus. Hawking traditionally called on people to flee the planet and stated the need to create advanced technologies for long-distance space travel.
In addition, the researcher stated that over the past 50 years, science has advanced, and humanity has come closer to understanding the Universe. Hawking himself expressed his joy that he was involved in the creation of a number of theories. Finally, the scientist hoped that in the near future, researchers will be able to use gravitational waves in order to "contemplate the Big Bang as it was."
At the end of his speech, Hawking encouraged the audience to raise their heads and gaze at the stars, rather than sit gazing at their own legs.