Is Stephen Hawking smarter than Einstein?? See details.?

Question

Einstein called quantum entanglement "spooky action at a distance" Hawking tries to explain the nature of reality by experiments in which the outcome probably depends on the observer of the experiment. If the information paradox suggested by Hawking is indeed a paradox then it puts everthing back to spooky action at a distance .......... does it not? I could explain further about the relevance of the information paradox to quantum entanglement but then I would have to rephrase the question.

Answer 1

I'd say neither is smarter than the other. Both of them are equally smart, except that einstein do not have the benefits of the technology we now have as compared to Hawking. But if you really think about, if Einstein didn't exist then, Hawaking wouldn't have had the benefit of he doubt nor the answers laid out by the former physicists. Good enough, yes?

Answer 2

I have read some of Einstein, and he seemed very humble. I think if you asked him, he would says Hawking. They are not from the same era, so it's hard to say. Hawking definitely has a better mind for mathematics. Both came up with an equation that explained something complex in simple terms; Einstein's may have been easier to understand though. Just recently Hawking disproved his information paradox (where information is lost in a black hole). Einstein didn't have as much criticism from colleagues that Hawking has had to deal with.

All that being said, I think that because of the complexities involved in black hole therory and he being from a later generation, I would pick Hawking.

Answer 3

It is possible, that Stephen Hawking is smarter then Einstein. Think about it, Einstein realized that there were relative physical laws, and he discovered the space time curvature, but he rejected Quantum Physics.

While, everything was fine, Hawking realized that Quantum Physics was most amazing, and he went on and discovered black holes, and Hawking Radiation.

Answer 4

Here's something interesting and funny....

"HONG KONG (AP)—The survival of the human race depends on its ability to find new homes elsewhere in the universe because there's an increasing risk that a disaster will destroy the Earth, world-renowned scientist Stephen Hawking said Tuesday.
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"We won't find anywhere as nice as Earth unless we go to another star system," added Hawking.
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"It is important for the human race to spread out into space for the survival of the species," Hawking said. "Life on Earth is at the ever-increasing risk of being wiped out by a disaster, such as sudden global warming, nuclear war, a genetically engineered virus or other dangers we have not yet thought of."
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With that in mind. Watch the Colbert report linked below.
One commentator from that video said [referring to Hawking's comments]:
"Now that's his opinion. I've seen pictures of the surface of the moon; and personally, I think I'm going to stay right here on earth and try to tough it out."
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Answer: Probably Einstein.

Answer 5

Both are/were extremely bright, and their brilliance is seen in the rigor of their creativity, and in the impact of their intellectual creations. Making comparisons based on nuances of philosphical inquiry by those of us an order of magnitude less intelligent borders on the absurd.

Answer 6

Who is smarter than who? Are you the judge? I would think that in order to judge these men you would have to be some sort of scholar. And perhaps you should read up on more of Einstien's accomplishments.

Answer 7

I'm reading Hawking's popular book right not and, frankly, there is a strong odor of Phlogiston about much of it.

Answer 8

Better conduct an interview and judge yours selves.

Answer 9

How on EARTH can you compare genius??? You can't. It stands alone.

Answer 10

if they could switch places in time. what would we know?