One of the things that Teller and I are obsessed with, one of the reasons that we're in magic, is the difference between fantasy and reality. That is the subject that, if you have a brain in your head, is always dealt with in magic. The smarter the tricks you're doing, the more that' s an important thing.

I have no evidence that libertarianism leads to a better life. I just think it is morally right.

I believe that the best way to become an atheist is to read the bible

You have to be careful as a libertarian because you can sound very Republican.

When I buy Windows 98, I'm not only buying something useful, I'm giving money to Bill Gates, which is a really good thing.

Believing there's no God stops me from being solipsistic. I can read ideas from all different people from all different cultures. Without God, we can agree on reality, and I can keep learning where I'm wrong. We can all keep adjusting, so we can really communicate.

Direct confrontation, direct conversation is real respect. And it's amazing how many people get that.