Scientific discoveries and innovation come from combining different existing technologies and different perspectives in a unique way.

Just Donald Trump's tenor and insulting of people is just beyond the pale.

I feel a passion for what we're trying to do.I mean, why does somebody who's old who's a writer keep writing? Because that's who they are.

What we need to work on is how to increase productivity. And then everybody will be better off.

Everything I give, pretty much, is public. Not every donor wants to - or is willing to get the kind of abuse and attacks that we do, or death threats, so they're not willing to have their names out. I think the other side is pushing for that because they want to intimidate people so they won't oppose it.

Best part of my job is fulfillment. When I see that, that we're creating value, that we're helping improve people's lives, and we benefit from it, so it's a system of mutual benefit. Our philosophy's working. That's what turns me on. That's what keeps me going.

Innovation comes from recombining existing technology and different perspectives in innovative ways.