All of the books in the world contain no more information than is broadcast as video in a single large American city in a single year. Not all bits have equal value.

We live at a moment when our relationships to each other, and to all other beings with whom we share this planet, are up for grabs.

But I try not to think with my gut. If I'm serious about understanding the world, thinking with anything besides my brain, as tempting as that might be, is likely to get me into trouble.

We on Earth have just awakened to the great oceans of space and time from which we have emerged.

In the vastness of space and the immensity of time, it is my joy to share a planet and an epoch with Annie.

.. Think of the rivers of blood spilled by all those generals and emperors so that in glory and in triumph they could become the 'Momentary' masters of a 'Fraction' of a 'Dot'

Every thinking person fears nuclear war, and every technological state plans for it. Everyone knows it is madness, and every nation has an excuse