The once-science-fiction notion of hyper-connectivity - where we are all constantly connected to social networks and other bubbling streams of digital data - has rapidly become a widespread reality.

Adelaide is becoming a hub for higher education.

All of nationalism can be understood as a kind of collective narcissism.

Societies advance through innovation every bit as much as economies do.

As the Internet of things advances, the very notion of a clear dividing line between reality and virtual reality becomes blurred, sometimes in creative ways.

The idea of entrepreneurship applies as much in politics, religion, society and the arts as it does in business.

The biggest barrier to dealing with climate change is us: our own attachment to habits that are hard to shift, and our great ability to park or ignore uncomfortable choices.

Britain is rich in radicalism, and anyone who says that our society has drifted into fatalism and apathy should get out more.

Bangalore has become a centre for healthcare.

The most important innovators often don't need any technologies - just imagination and acute sensitivity to people's needs.

All innovation is about letting go, saying goodbye to things to create space for the new.

Patience is a key element to a healthy and prosperous life

Nobody can be successful if he doesn't love his work, love his job.

Don't automatically obey Presidential directives if you disagree or if you suspect he hasn't considered key aspects of the issue.

Learn everything you can - everything. And then use all that you have learned to grow up too be a wise and good man.

Africa was the most exotic place I could conceive of - the end of the world - and I knew I would go there one day.

Uncertainty is the only certainty there is, and knowing how to live with insecurity is the only security

In a nation of millions and a world of billions, the individual is still the first and basic agent of change.

Life is struggle and sleep.

our love for the dead, like a floating iceberg, can only be measured by the depths of our resentments.

In doubt if an action is just, abstain.