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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 37 MIN

A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking

from Books that Shaped the World

What if we could understand the entire universe, and what would that actually change?In this episode, we explore A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking, a book that set out to answer the biggest questions imaginable. Where did the universe come from? Does time have a beginning? Can everything be explained by a single set of laws?This conversation goes beyond cosmology. It examines how Hawking’s ideas challenge the way we think about certainty, knowledge, and the limits of human understanding. Why does reality behave in ways that defy intuition? What does it mean to rely on models rather than absolute truth?We break down the key concepts, question the assumptions behind them, and explore their relevance in modern life, from decision making to leadership and navigating complexity.This episode is ultimately about perspective. What changes when you realise that even our best explanations of reality are incomplete and always evolving?

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