The answer to the ancient question Why is there something rather than nothing would be that nothingis unstable.
Frank WilczekWhen religion talks about our aspirations and our sense of morality, I do not believe that science can contradict it. However, when religion contradicts science on matters of fact, religion must yield.
Frank WilczekThe brain rewards us for interacting with beautiful things. In this way, evolution wants to encourage us to do what is good for us.
Frank Wilczek