Stephen Hawking joins Facebook and makes profound first post

He’s tackled the greatest mysteries of the universe, but Professor Stephen Hawking has never mastered the science of social media. Until now.

The famous theoretical physicist has posted his first message on Facebook, an event that has seen his page rocket to almost a million likes in a matter of days.

So what was the scientist’s first announcement in this brave new world of social media? Check it out.

“I have always wondered what makes the universe exist. Time and space may forever be a mystery, but that has not stopped my pursuit. Our connections to one another have grown infinitely and now that I have the chance, I’m eager to share this journey with you. Be curious, I know I will forever be.

Welcome, and thank you for visiting my Facebook Page. -SH”

Actor Eddie Redmayne is set to play “SH” in upcoming movie biopic The Theory of Everything, but now anyone on Facebook can “be curious” with the man himself.

Now, about that Twitter profile…