HUM 1

Gerald Chacon

HUM 112, Section D030

April 20, 2013

Modern Day Genius

For many people it may be difficult to really point out who today would be labeled as a true genius.  In my opinion I believe if I had to label anyone as being a modern day genius it would be Stephen Hawking.  He has been one of the biggest contributors to science and math in our present time.  When the world genius is brought up not much people put into consideration that being a genius , is someone that is a master at many different subjects. as for Stephen Hawking he could be considered a genius for many different reasons.  One reason why I believe Stephen Hawking is a genius is because he is able to easily do elaborate mathematical equations in his head.  He has mastered the ability to learn in different ways as he struggled with his motor neuron disease.  When he was no longer able to write he created visual methods in order to understand and also used geometry to better understand problems.  From this day Stephen Hawking's has received 12 honorary degrees.  Some of the many things he has mastered at are Theoretical Physics, Cosmology, Natural Science, Astronomy, Writing, and Mathematics.  Some may question this and say that he may not be compared to Leonardo Da Vinci or any other past genius, but the fact of the matter is that he can.  Hawking may have not mastered all of the similar types of things that Da Vinci did but the fact is that he doesn't have to in order to be considered a genius.  The reason for this is because times have changed and today people have a much easier way to get a hold of education than they did 350 years ago. I'm sure if Da Vinci had grown in the same time period as Hawking he would not tried mastering all of the different subjects he has before.  Overall Stephen Hawking has been one of few people today that many people can agree on for being a genius. Whether he is lecturing about radiant energy of black holes or simply writing a children's book his mind is always moving.