I've met enough KGB colonels in my life.

Solving new problems is what keeps us moving forward as individuals and as a society, so don't back down.

The downfall of democratic institutions in Russia doesn't add to the self-confidence of either [Vladimir] Putin or his friends, as the loss of power could lead to repercussions in Russian society.

It could truly be the case that Vladimir Putin has miscalculated in the long term with his adventure in Syria.

Intelligent machines will continue that mechanization process, taking over the more menial aspects of cognition and elevating our mental lives towards creativity, curiosity, beauty, and joy. These are what truly makes us human.

You're always going to have dangerous, disaffected people in any society, and some will be violent. Increasing prosperity and reducing inequality won't solve that completely. But having big, positive dreams and a society that makes it possible to achieve those dreams is what we must strive for.

With this mistake I deprived myself of the possibility to make a contribution to the treasury of chess art.