Research is a joy, especially when one is not burdened with an excessive reverence for the truth.
Some people are as angry as they seem to be only because it's the safest place to hide from more pain.
The only stable state is the one in which all men are equal before the law.
I'd rather be able to face myself in the bathroom mirror than be rich and famous.
My father, [was] a mid-level phonecompany manager who treated my mother at best like an incompetent employee. At worst? He never beat her, but his pure, inarticulate fury would fill the house for days...
Risk is the clue that our dreams are both real and great.
One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.
Maybe we're just falling stars, we once danced in the same skyline looking down at the world. And we've fallen like all others, from near and far, we've gathered together, but separated by time and sp...
Do not be afraid of what should be afraid of you
Most frequently asked question at my AI talks: Will robots be conscious? We slaughter 60 billion animals/year, but are concerned for robots?
We love being mentally strong, but we hate situations that allow us to put our mental strength to good use.