Stephen Hawking to experience zero gravity

...has anybody read all of "A Brief History of Time?"...

I have, in Hebrew translation, but with having to admit that reading some passages again and again, is a testimony to the lack of legibility on the author's part. Some writers have difficulty explaining their thoughts, and I say it in great humility and respect to his genius. He's just not as good as a writer.

There is a saying which goes: "If you cannot sum your most complicated theory into one sentence, then don't bother, a long string of those won't make it any clearer"

You can try to locate another version of "A Brief History of Time" written by an author (forgot her name) who worked with Hawking to simplify the original work. It'll do beginners some good, most of the theories put forth are described in layman terms which makes the whole experience much more "bearable".

Well, if the Inquirer says it's so, it must be true. Did they mention anything about his planned meeting with extraterrestrials during the trip?

Yes, I think you should read 'A Brief History Of Time' again. My fee for that advice, based upon a consultation cost of $800.00/hr, is $1.00.

In small bills.

Mark

Speaking of that NASA 727... the insiders call it the 'vomit comet'... *G* ..

This was from the INQUIRER, not the Enquirer. At any rate, if you don't like this source you can read it on SPACE.com (or many other sites) as well.

Ouch. Stand corrected. Spelling is too close for comfort.

Mark

PS No extraterrestrials then, hey?

About "Brief History of Time" -

I've read it, and I enjoyed most of it, but in places the explanations were too brief for me to follow.

On the other hand, I've twice had the rare pleasure of hearing Hawking's live presentation on Time. Incredible! Clear, concise, entertaining.

By all means, give the book another try.