I would like to find a way in which people in Saudi Arabia could learn that they can be something other than a Muslim. Some people may not realize this. Of course, there is the problem that you can get in trouble or get stoned.

Do you really mean the only reason you try to be good is to gain God's approval and reward? That's not morality, that's just sucking up.

Genome sequencing has changed taxonomy.

I do think imagination is enormously valuable, and that children should be encouraged in their imagination. That's very true.

I don't think God is an explanation at all. It's simply redescribing the problem.

Science is wonderful, science is important, and so are children, so are young people, and so what could be better than to write a science book for young people?

I think the world's always a better place if people are filled with understanding.