Technology adds nothing to art. Two thousand years ago, I could tell you a story, and at any point during the story I could stop, and ask, 'Now do you want the hero to be kidnapped, or not?' But that would, of course, have ruined the story. Part of the experience of being entertained is sitting back and plugging into someone else's vision.
Penn JilletteOnly Atheists have morals, the religious have reward and punishment. That's not morality, that's sucking up.
Penn JilletteYou donโt have to be brave or a saint, a martyr, or even very smart to be an atheist. All you have to be able to say is โI donโt knowโ.
Penn JillettePeople need to be fed, medicated, educated, clothed, and sheltered, and if we're compassionate we'll help them, but you get no moral credit for forcing other people to do what you think is right. There is great joy in helping people, but no joy in doing it at gunpoint.
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