One of the most highly developed skills in contemporary Western civilization is dissection: the split -up of problems into their smallest possible components. We are good at it. So good, we often forget to put the pieces back together again.

Many countries today have begun the transition from an industrial wealth system and civilization to a knowledge-based system - without appreciating that a new wealth system is impossible without a corresponding new way of life.

To survive, to avert what we have termed future shock, the individual must become infinitely more adaptable and capable than ever before.

I work virtually every waking hour.

Our technological powers increase, but the side effects and potential hazards also escalate.

Knowledge is promiscuous. It mates and gives birth to more knowledge.

The first rule of survival is clear: Nothing is more dangerous than yesterday's success.