Even the largest avalanche is triggered by small things.

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.

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.

But every time our ability to access information and to communicate it to others is improved, in some sense we have achieved an increase over natural intelligence.

By blood a king, in heart a clown.

The one word that no politician will ever speak, is 'enough.' Enough.

to achieve unity without uniformity is the whole essence of the democratic way of life.

I've seen many, many movies over the years, and there are only a few that suddenly inspire you so much that you want to continue to make films.

I went to a couple Academy Awards parties and I was definitely like, 'Whoa, no one will talk to me.'

I've been in Washington ever since 1981, trying to get out!

I have the general philosophy of creating the future you want to see.

Art finds her own perfection within, and not outside of, herself. She is not to be judged by any external standard of resemblance.

I really like acting because you can create a character. You can make someone who has never existed before. That's neat.

It feeds and grows on the blood which it sheds. The passions , from which it springs, gain strength and fury from indulgence.