Stephen Hawking has come up with an article about Syria for The Guardian today. The title grabs the reader’s attention at once: “What’s Happening in Syria is an Abomination.” Exactly. But the byline is precious: “We must use our human intelligence to end this war. As a father, I watch the suffering of Syria’s children and say: no more.” Brilliant. Coming from a scientist of world renown, the message will get to the hearts of belligerents on both sides of the bloody conflict in a few days at most. And the war will stop as if by magic. Yes, bringing human intelligence to bear is the trick that cannot fail. And I am rejoicing well ahead of time. Congratulations, Hawking! Extending the argument a bit, I would like to say that we must use our human intelligence to end all wars, not just this war. There. The trick of tricks.