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 Stephen Hawking's dream that he expressed during the meeting?

Describe the process of experiencing zero gravity as mentioned in the text.

What were the reasons given by the government agency and company aircraft operator regarding the flight with Stephen Hawking?

What did Stephen Hawking say about the future of the human race and its connection to space?

How did the team prepare for the flight with Stephen Hawking to ensure his safety?