Hawking’s bold 1995 predictions for 2025 — what he got right and wrong
Thursday, 5 June 2025 () Back in 1995, Stephen Hawking made several predictions about the world in 2025. Three decades later, some of his ideas seem eerily accurate — while others remain just out of reach. The renowned physicist spoke about artificial intelligence, social inequality, medical innovation, and even space colonization. The original article outlines these forecasts. Hawking’s predictions vs. reality Prediction Status Comment AI will reshape humanity Partially AI is transforming jobs and education Moon or Mars colonization No Progress made, but no settlements yet Medical revolution via biotech Yes CRISPR, gene editing and AI diagnostics exist Inequality will increase Yes Tech and wealth gaps are growing Quotes that defined his vision "AI could be the best or worst thing to happen to humanity."
Thursday, 5 June 2025 ()
