Really, the only thing that makes sense is to strive for greater collective enlightenment.

My vision is for a fully reusable rocket transport system between Earth and Mars that is able to re-fuel on Mars - this is very important - so you don't have to carry the return fuel when you go there.

I'm personally a moderate and a registered independent, so I'm not strongly Democratic or strongly Republican.

I read books and talked to people. I mean that's kind of how one learns anything. There's lots of great books out there & lots of smart people.

I do think there is a lot of potential if you have a compelling product and people are willing to pay a premium for that. I think that is what Apple has shown. You can buy a much cheaper cell phone or laptop, but Apple's product is so much better than the alternative, and people are willing to pay that premium.

My family fears that the Russians will assassinate me.

With artificial intelligence we are summoning the demon.