I simply go with what works. And what works is the healthy skepticism embodied in the scientific method. Believe me, if the Bible had ever been shown to be a rich source of scientific answers and enlightenment, we would be mining it daily for cosmic discovery.

That's the point, to get the people who wouldn't otherwise think to eavesdrop on a conversation that involves science.

The history of exploration has never been driven by exploration. But Columbus himself was a discoverer. So was Magellan. But the people who wrote checks were not. They had other motivations. And there's Columbus - he couldn't even get Italy to pay for his voyage so he has to go to Spain.

If the purpose of the universe was to create humans then the cosmos was embarrassingly inefficient about it.

If you're scientifically literate, the world looks very different to you, and that understanding empowers you.

I don't live life to be remembered for anything.

In the end, it's the people who are curious who change the world.