Did Stephen Hawking Disprove His PhD Thesis?

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Stephen Hawking's PhD thesis, titled "Properties of Expanding Universes," has been the subject of debate regarding its validity. Discussions reveal that Hawking later revised his theories, particularly in the context of black hole radiation and cosmology, which some argue contradict his original thesis. The evolution of his ideas reflects significant advancements in theoretical physics, particularly in the understanding of singularities and event horizons.

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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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