Peter Diamandis: Stephen Hawking's zero g flight

The speaker shares the story of taking Stephen Hawking on a zero-gravity flight. Initially meeting through the Archon X PRIZE for Genomics, the speaker offered Hawking the chance to experience weightlessness. Despite concerns, the flight was a success, with Hawking expressing his belief in the importance of space exploration for humanity's future. The event was meticulously planned, with medical staff on board, and resulted in multiple successful parabolas, leaving Hawking delighted.

What was the primary goal of the Archon X PRIZE for Genomics mentioned in the talk?

• To develop a new space travel technology

• To sequence 100 human genomes in 10 days

• To build a new type of aircraft

• To create a zero-gravity experience on Earth

What method is used to achieve zero gravity on Earth, as explained in the talk?

• Building a zero-gravity chamber

• Conducting a parabolic flight

• Using a space shuttle

• Traveling to the moon

What was one of the main concerns of the agencies regarding Stephen Hawking's zero-gravity flight?

• The cost of the flight

• The duration of the flight

• The type of aircraft used

• The safety and health risks involved

How many parabolas did Stephen Hawking experience during his zero-gravity flight?

• Three

• Five

• Eight

• Ten

What symbolic gesture was made during the zero-gravity flight in honor of Isaac Newton?

• Wearing costumes from Newton's era

• Playing a recording of Newton's lectures

• Floating an apple in the cabin

• Naming the aircraft after Newton