From: officialflagrant
The release of the 1,000-page Epstein file on January 4, 2024, brought back public attention to the activities surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, including new names allegedly connected to his operations [00:00:05]. Among the individuals mentioned was renowned physicist Stephen Hawking [00:00:18].
Allegations Involving Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking was rumored to have been involved in an underage orgy on Epstein’s Island during an academic conference in 2006 [00:00:31]. The allegations, which were described as part of the “Epstein Island conspiracy” [00:00:13], claimed he “got a lap dance from a wrecking ball” and visited the island due to his alleged affinity for strip clubs [00:00:23].
Jeffrey Epstein reportedly attempted to pay people to discredit these rumors and cover up Hawking’s involvement, even trying to “erase Steven’s memory” [00:00:39].
The “Midgets Doing Algebra” Rumor
A popular internet rumor circulated that Stephen Hawking watched naked midgets doing algebra problems on a chalkboard that was too high for them [00:03:06]. This specific scenario, however, was a “Twitter setup” and “not real at all” according to discussions of the files [00:03:13]. Despite its fictitious nature, some found the idea amusing and even thought it made Hawking more “likable” [00:03:31]. The fabricated scenario was noted as “not illegal” on its own [00:03:26].
Discussion of Hawking’s Physical Limitations
Commentators questioned the feasibility of the serious allegations given Hawking’s severe physical disabilities. It was argued that:
- He communicated primarily through blinking and could not move his eyebrows [00:03:37].
- He could not physically “seduck” another woman [00:04:41].
- He “literally can’t give consent” due to his condition [00:04:47].
- It was suggested he might have been a victim, “trafficked” and “rolled around the world from rape to rape” [00:04:52].
- The idea of him “rolling around in the sand” on the island, which was “not wheelchair accessible,” was also brought up [00:04:40].
Context of the Epstein Files
[!INFO] The released documents are court documents containing allegations, not necessarily proof that events transpired as described. They represent accusations made by individuals [00:07:51].
Hawking’s visit to the island for an academic conference occurred in 2006 [00:08:07]. This was after Epstein had been accused of sex trafficking in 2005, though he was not convicted until 2008 [00:08:15]. Some argued that academics should have been more cautious, waiting for a verdict before visiting the island of someone facing such serious allegations [00:08:42].
Conclusion Regarding Stephen Hawking
The overall sentiment from the discussion was that Stephen Hawking, who lived to be 76 [00:05:51], deserves an apology, especially from those who spread the “silly” rumor about him watching midgets do math problems [00:06:00]. His inclusion in the Epstein file was largely due to Epstein’s alleged efforts to discredit existing rumors about Hawking, rather than direct accusations from victims within the file [01:07:02].