The world is ending! He got the punchline right, but simply misjudged the timeline by a few billion years.
^^ The interesting thing about quantum theory and metaphysics is that it seems to blur the line between science and theism. The measurement problem suggests that consciousness itself plays a part in reality, and that some external influence dictates what our consciousness can percieve. It's a bit of a head-fudge, but very interesting.
String theory (or theories - there are still many) is another reality trip. Watch this video:
The book is quite an interesting read too.