Liberty, freedom and democracy are very fuzzy words, but human rights is very specific.

In a world where discovery is more important than delivery, it's the people who find, remix and direct attention to old stuff that should be rewarded, not the people who deliver it or sit on it waiting for someone to show up.

Upholding human rights is not merely compatible with fighting terrorism, it is essential.

The cost of assessing risk is now often greater than the cost of failing.

If the cost of figuring out whether to do something is more than just doing it, then just do it!

We have a long way to go before we are able to hear the voices of everyone on earth, but I believe that providing voices and building bridges is essential for the World Peace we all wish for.

Consequently, the only thing I learned in school was typing. In the old days, people like me who don't have college degrees had a hard time thriving in society. But today, the ability to learn on your own or from your peers has become really easy. I think this change is leading to a fundamental disruption in education. Independent and lifelong learning are really starting to peak - there is an inflection point coming around how people learn.