His prediction for the end of the world might be closer than you think… 😳👇

Although the Cold War ended decades ago, nuclear weapons still exist in large numbers around the world. Hawking warned that political tensions, misunderstandings, or technological errors could lead to a devastating conflict.

The danger is not only the immediate destruction caused by nuclear explosions. Scientists have also warned about the possibility of “nuclear winter,” a scenario in which smoke and debris from large-scale nuclear explosions block sunlight, drastically lowering global temperatures and disrupting agriculture.

Hawking believed that preventing nuclear war requires strong international cooperation and careful diplomacy.

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