Science superstar clueless when it comes to Trump’s popularity
Stephen Hawking, probably the most prominent scientist alive, is struggling to understand why real estate mogul Donald Trump is popular among American voters in his 2016 presidential campaign.
The genius who has been in search of a theory of everything (ToE), said in a Tuesday interview with ITV's "Good Morning Britain" show that he “can’t” explain Trump’s popularity.
His comment was in response to a question on if his knowledge of the universe meant he could explain why the real estate tycoon is gaining success in his campaign.
"He is a demagogue who seems to appeal to the lowest common denominator," Hawking said through the computer system operated with his cheek.
On Brexit
The English theoretical physicist and cosmologist also appeared as a staunch supporter of remaining in the EU.
"We need to be part of a larger group of nations, both for our security, and our trade," Hawking said. "The possibility of our leaving the EU has already led to a sharp fall in the pound, because the markers judge that it will damage our economy.”
He argued that "there are two obvious reasons why we should stay in. The first is that it promotes the mobility of people. Students can come here from EU countries to study, and our students can go to other EU universities.”
"More importantly, at the level of research, the exchange of people enables skills to transfer more quickly, and brings new people with different ideas, derived from their different backgrounds,” he said. "The other reason is financial. The European Research Council has given large grants to UK institutions, either to foster research or to promote exchanges."
The economy and the impact of a possible Brexit on jobs, wages and trade are a key battleground for both the "Remain" and "Leave" campaigns before Britons vote on June 23 on whether to stay in the 28-member bloc.
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