Did Stephen Hawking Disprove His PhD Thesis?

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Stephen Hawking's PhD thesis focused on the properties of expanding universes and singularities. The discussion raises questions about whether he disproved aspects of his thesis through later work, particularly regarding black holes and the nature of the universe. It highlights that Hawking's later theories, such as the concept of Hawking radiation, evolved from his initial ideas. The conversation also references external sources for further exploration of his thesis and its implications. Ultimately, the debate centers on the evolution of scientific understanding rather than a straightforward disproof of his original work.
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What is Stephen Hawking's PhD thesis? Why did he disprove it? And what did he replace it with?
 
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