Stephen Hawking on Trial: Confronting the Big Bang

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