The theory of mechanism design can be thought of as the 'engineering' side of economic theory.

Of course, MIT was notable not just for its faculty but also for its students. And, facing such extremely bright kids as a rookie teacher was something like being thrown to the wolves.

Leo Hurwicz is the father of mechanism design theory and has inspired much of my work, and Roger Myerson is an old friend and collaborator and a tremendous economist.

Every time someone tries to prevent a war from beginning...people get killed.

What does it mean to be healthy? Heal Thy.

One of the advantages of series TV is that you can change your mind and plan things as you go.

Vnder water, famine; under snow, bread.

There is nothing beyond the reach of ordinary citizens doing the daily work of democracy, and no problem too great to tackle with the power of active citizenship.

This kind of war, you've gotta believe in what you're fighting for.

I have a severe addiction to 'Angry Birds.' I always tell myself, 'One more game...' But then there's always another and another and another.

When we can do nothing else, we can still love, without expecting any reward or change or gratitude.

Lean into the sharp points and fully experience them. The essence of bravery is being without self-deception. Wisdom is inherent in (understanding) emotions.

I don't need a fantasy life as once I did. That is the life of the imagination that I had a great need for. Films were the perfect means for satisfying that need.