Pham Nuwen plunked himself down, stretching indolently.

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.

whoever prolongs his desire ruins his actions

Being thankful for the things we take for granted, is worth taking pause to understand that they can be taken away within a moment.

Dopamine is a chemical released in your brain and your body when you sleep that paralyzes your body so you don't act out your dreams.

The most important thing you think is what you think about God.

The lucky thing was that I was Italian; when the other Italians saw me fight back, they came to my defence.

Hallows, not Horcruxes.

I grew up with classical music blasting in my parents' living room and my older brother's practicing saxophone in his room listening to jazz... a beautiful chaos.

You know when I was younger I used to look at Downbeat Magazine and I figured anybody in Downbeat must be making a living.

You do a James Bond film, you're being part of an anachronism, a tradition.

I am in favour of the notion of Australia as an immigrant society