Ever wonder what it is that separates us from the super-high IQ geniuses we all learn about through history? Well, according to Stephen Hawking, a bonafide genius in his own right, the answer is – nothing. In his new show “Genius by Stephen Hawking”, the world renowned scientist sets out to prove to us that we all have the spark of genius, whether we believe it or not, and that there’s nothing really that separates ours from some of the greatest intellects and imaginations the world has witnessed.
While communicating with contestants on the show via satellite, the ever inspiring Hawking leads them through the linkages of ideas and theories that resulted in the greatest scientific breakthroughs of human history. Without resorting to the use of complicated equations and theorems, the show aims to get the participants, ordinary guys just like you and me, to grasp concepts that they thought were miles out of their reach in a very natural, organic way. Mind blowing stuff, really.
Concepts such as 4-dimensional space travel, black holes, and the possibilities of alien life are distilled into easily digestible chunks through a series of challenges that culminate in a grasp of the concepts in ways the contestants, and viewers, wouldn’t have imagined possible.
When it comes to exploring the universe, you really couldn’t ask for a better or more qualified guide than the theoretical physicist and cosmologist Hawking. His groundbreaking book: A Brief History of Time, spent a staggering 237 weeks on best-seller lists, bringing a closer understanding of our universe to millions in the process.
The show’s engaging, interactive setup, coupled with the compelling topics of historical genius it intends to handle, make it destined to please those among us who enjoy learning new and challenging things – and all from the comfort of our own homes.
