There is just so much stuff in the world that, to me, is devoid of any real substance, value, and content that I just try to make sure that I am working on things that matter.
Dean KamenNothing that has value, real value, has no cost. Not freedom, not food, not shelter, not healthcare.
Dean KamenI think an education is not only important, it is the most important thing you can do with your life.
Dean KamenWe cant live any more in a world which is based on stuff and not ideas. If you want to live with the world of stuff, were all doomed.
Dean KamenClearly, there are many places where diesel is king or gas-turbine is king, or IC engines will win, but there are many places in the world where, as we've seen, they just won't do the job. The modern version of the Stirling engine has some very, very attractive characteristics, and we're trying to optimize it for some of those applications.
Dean Kamen