A Brief History of Time audiobook cover - Step by step, this gentle journey follows the universe from its fiery beginning to the strange rules of quantum physics, the mystery of black holes, and the dream of time travel—reminding listeners that curiosity, not certainty, is what keeps discovery alive.

A Brief History of Time

Step by step, this gentle journey follows the universe from its fiery beginning to the strange rules of quantum physics, the mystery of black holes, and the dream of time travel—reminding listeners that curiosity, not certainty, is what keeps discovery alive.

Stephen Hawking (key ideas summarized)

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Chapter Overview

Description

This narration explores big questions in a calm, supportive way: How did the universe begin? Why does space bend? Why is the quantum world so hard to predict? And what happens at the edge of a black hole?

Along the way, it introduces the thinkers and experiments that shaped modern physics—Hubble’s expanding universe, Einstein’s curved spacetime, Heisenberg’s uncertainty, and Hawking’s insight that black holes can slowly radiate away. The tone stays friendly and human, treating science as an invitation rather than a test.

Who Should Listen

  • Curious listeners who want an approachable, story-like introduction to cosmology, relativity, quantum ideas, and black holes.
  • Anyone who feels intimidated by physics and would appreciate a warm, guided tour that values wonder over perfection.
  • Listeners who enjoy big-picture thinking—how time, space, matter, and uncertainty might fit together.

About the Authors

Stephen Hawking was a theoretical physicist known for his work on black holes and cosmology and for explaining complex ideas to general audiences. This script is a warm narration based on the provided summary of topics associated with his work and popular explanations of modern physics.