Geez, I wonder how it feels like to be this smart

The article says Mr. Hawking lost a bet as he discovered the answer to his research to be different from what he had predicted.

“He sent a note saying ‘I have solved the black hole information paradox and I want to talk about it’,” says Curt Cutler, a physicist at the Albert Einstein Institute in Golm, Germany, who is chairing the conference’s scientific committee.

I wonder what a conversation of that realization would be like?

Hawking: “oh by the way Curt…” Curt: “Yeah?” Hawking: in passing “I’ve solved that black hole paradox, I’d like to discuss it with the other chaps tomorrow.” Curt: “Oh, that, sure thing. Would it take long? Should I prepare some tea?”

and the conversation continues

The way that note sounded so “FYI-ish” just cracks me up. It’s like saying “Oh I’ve finally got rid of that pesky insect in my drawer… moving along.” It’s sooooo coool!