A Brief History of Time

What is the theme in A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking?

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Uncertainty is an important theme in this book. The human race's search for knowledge begins with uncertainty. All kinds of superstitions arise to explain what cannot at the time be explained. A hunger exists for a clear, concise explanation, whether it be gods with human personalities or mathematical formulas that explain everything observed. Uncertainty is uncomfortable for several reasons.