Quote by Stephen Hawking, A Brief History

There could be whole antiworlds and antipeople made out of antiparticles. However, if you ever meet your antiself, don't shake hands! You would both vanish in a great flash of light.

There could be whole antiworlds and antipeople made out of a

Summary

This quote suggests the existence of parallel universes composed of anti-worlds and anti-people made from anti-particles. It warns against the peril of encountering one's own anti-self, as the interaction could result in the annihilation of both individuals, symbolized by a brilliant burst of light. This concept alludes to the theory of antimatter, where oppositely charged particles can annihilate each other upon contact, showcasing the potentially dangerous consequences of encountering a physical counterpart from an anti-universe.

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By Stephen Hawking, A Brief History

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