Consider the following statement: “If you feel you are trapped in a bl

Consider the following statement:
“If you feel you are trapped in a black hole, don’t give up. There is a way out.”
Who among the following made the above statement?

Albert Einstein
Stephen Hawking
C. V. Raman
Abdus Salam
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2016
The statement, “If you feel you are trapped in a black hole, don’t give up. There is a way out,” was made by physicist Stephen Hawking.
– Stephen Hawking was a theoretical physicist and cosmologist known for his groundbreaking work on black holes and the origin of the universe.
– Despite his severe physical disability (ALS), he continued his scientific research and public engagement throughout his life.
– This particular quote reflects his scientific understanding of black holes and can also be interpreted metaphorically about facing difficulties in life.
Stephen Hawking’s major scientific contributions include his theorems on gravitational singularities in the framework of general relativity and the theoretical prediction that black holes emit radiation, often called Hawking radiation. He authored popular science books like ‘A Brief History of Time’.