This is the first age that ever paid attention to the future which is a little ironic since we may not have one.

If we have learned one thing from the history of invention and discovery, it is that in the long run – and often in the short one – the most daring prophesies seem laughably conservative.

Logic comes afterwards. It’s how we retrace our steps. It’s being wise after the event. Before the event you have to be very silly.

The world is getting better and better and worse and worse faster and faster.

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle; the other is as though everything is a miracle.