It was not called the Net of a Million Lies for nothing.

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.

When a blind man says, 'God is good, ' this should be an eye-opener to those who can see.

No family gets rich from earning the minimum wage. In fact, the current minimum wage does not even lift a family out of poverty.

One should believe in marriage as in the immortality of the soul.

Life is like a landscape. You live in the midst of it but can describe it only from the vantage point of distance.

Solid stone is just sand and water...Sand and water and a million years gone by.

While earning your daily bread, be sure you share a slice with those less fortunate.

If you're going to vote yes and change the law. You have to know what's in it. You can't depend on other people.

Peoples, be peoples and others will respect you. Be courtiers and others will scorn you and it will be well deserved.

The only way I'd worry about the weather is if it snows on our side of the field and not theirs.

Success is having people love you that you want to have love you.