And for all my rampant technological optimism, sometimes I think I'd be more comfortable if I were regarding these transcendental events from one thousand years remove... instead of twenty.

The problem is not simply that the Singularity represents the passing of humankind from center stage, but that it contradicts our most deeply held notions of being.

Within thirty years, we will have the technological means to create superhuman intelligence. Shortly after, the human era will be ended.

In fact, there was general agreement that minds can exist on nonbiological substrates and that algorithms are of central importance to the existence of minds.

Even the largest avalanche is triggered by small things.

Intelligence is the handmaiden of flexibility and change.

How will the approach of the Singularity spread across the human world view?

The dilemma felt by science fiction writers will be perceived in other creative endeavors.

But if the technological Singularity can happen, it will.

We humans have millions of years of evolutionary baggage that makes us regard competition in a deadly light.

I never guessed I could cry so hard my face hurt.

The first rule in life is 'everybody lies.' Remember that and you'll get a lot further.

I ate a rabbit for you.""Is that supposed to be romantic?""Why? Do you want it to be romantic?"Trent and Kiara, Scarred

For most of human history, musicians, artists, they've been part of the community — connectors and openers, not untouchable stars.

Venus herself, if she were bold, would not be Venus.

As citizens, we understand that it is not about what America may do for us. It's about what can be done by us, together.

The reality is that players can't play forever.

I've been trying to get Mr. Finchem to lengthen 5 and 7 and 14 and 18 - and he's being a mule.

Whatever healing work we each do contributes to the healing of us all.

It's neither our culture nor our race which interconnects us. It's Street Photography.

Affliction may be lasting, but it is not everlasting.