Stephen Hawking on Trial: Confronting the Big Bang - Paperback

by Pierre St Clair (Author)

The genius of the wee Doctor behind the electronic voice on trial? Stephen Hawking's influence in cosmology has been significant. Why put him on trial? The public has a right to investigate Professor Hawking's Grand Design theory about the origin of the universe. Evaluating a theory is the foundation of the scientific method. All scientific research must stand up to exacting scrutiny. This is the reason bestselling author, Pierre St. Clair, extracts science fact from social fantasy via the judgement of 64 renowned physicists. This book uncovers a widespread turmoil in astrophysics "Theoretical physics is at a crossroads right now...In a sense we've entered a very deep crisis." Dr. Neil Turok - Director of the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics The author exposes hidden facts behind the headlines because an essential initiative in cosmology is being neglected. Therefore, unbiased investigators may reasonably challenge, "Let's have a look at the evidence." "Stephen Hawking On Trial is compelling reading for anyone with an interest in physics and cosmology. It may challenge your beliefs, or maybe not, but it's a fascinating read in either case." J. Chambers - Amazon Top 10 Reviewer Society doesn't thrive on uncertainty. Does Hawking's latest theory eliminate uncertainty? All evidence must be beyond reasonable doubt - the rationale that logical people and jurors use to settle an issue. "This is the first book that has assembled the origins of cosmology as evidence like opposing counsels. Readers can weigh testimonies as a judge who demands rigorous arguments and proofs. St. Clair has the detached presence of mind to act as both scales of justice." D. M. Shapiro - Los Angeles filmmaker The author provides an in-depth analysis of Stephen Hawking's Grand Design theory which lacks supporting data yet relegates other models of the universe to the dustbin of history. Author St. Clair reveals: - What we factually know and, more importantly, what we do not know about the universe - The one question that is never asked but deserves an answer - Why many hypotheses lacking data are put forward as relevant theories Gravity is the most common force in nature Stephen Hawking On Trial challenges Dr. Hawking who misapplies gravitation to support his ideas which he promotes unjustifiably as a genuine theory despite a lack of contributory data. "Hawking and a few others are doing a disservice to science by exaggerating what we know and therein confusing the public. This book sets the record straight." D. Friedmann - Canadian author NASA physicists admit that dark matter and dark energy are unknown factors, yet together they comprise 96% of the universe. Although physicists admit they only understand 4% of the universe, Professor Hawking declares on a national TV broadcast, "The scientific account is complete." Can any scientific account of the cosmos be complete if we only understand 4% of the universe? Stephen Hawking portrays his ideas of the universe as scientific and supported by evidence when in reality they are mostly clouds of caveats and probabilities. Therefore, we have legitimate cause for his ideas to stand trial. "As a scientist and as an educator, I like the idea that we believe things because there's evidence." Dr. Richard Dawkins - Oxford University Professor & Bestselling Author "This is the best Science book that I've read in quite a while. A Science book that views Hawking's work and statements critically in a clear concise manner. I've been aware of the criticisms of Hawking's work... " H. Lipman - American author

Author Biography

Bestselling author Pierre St. Clair focuses on anomalies in cosmological theories. Recently he won the prestigious Sir J. C. Bose Award for Investigative Journalism in the field of Science and Technology for his book Cosmology on Trial. Although born in London, at five years of age his family emigrated to Canada. His mother was a cultured lady who sent him for violin and music theory lessons when he was only six. As a teenager his interest in classical violin dwindled. He bought his first guitar, taught himself how to play, formed a band, and began performing locally. Within a few short years he was touring throughout Canada and the US. Music was always his first love, and remains so. His journalism career began as a result of a college girlfriend's mother predicting his success as a writer. The daughter of a missionary in Shanghai, she had grown up in China and pursued an interest in the occult sciences, including palmistry. One Saturday afternoon she asked to see his hand. After a few minutes study she predicted, "One day you'll become an accomplished writer." QUOTES FROM THE AUTHOR "I love digging behind the scenes to find out what is really happening beneath the headlines. That's why I became an investigative journalist." "Current theories about the origin of the universe lack verifiable data. In spite of this, many ideas masquerade as relevant theories and compete for greater elegance just like beauty pageant contestants." "COSMOLOGY ON TRIAL" The book is an all-inclusive overview of cosmology that introduces the reader to unexplained and unsolved mysteries of the universe which are rarely discussed in Academia. The author reveals that Newtonian physics, General Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, and String Theory have still not proven whether Gravity is a wave, a graviton particle, or even a fabric of spacetime. Gravity, the most common force in nature, is not even included in the Standard Model of Physics. NASA physicists admit that 96% of the matter and energy in the universe is a mystery. Can today's cosmology be complete if science only understands 4% of the universe? REVIEWS "Scientific progress and complacency go ill together, and St Clair has done a superb job in actually advancing the cause of real science." M. Lyons - USA "This book simply makes the very strong point that our cosmology of yesteryear was not based on solid evidence, and our cosmology of today isn't either." V. DiCara - Japan