The most powerful programming language is Lisp. If you don't know Lisp (or its variant, Scheme), you don't appreciate what a powerful language is. Once you learn Lisp you will see what is missing in most other languages.

People said I should accept the world. Bullshit! I don't accept the world.

Snow is so beautiful, it doesn't have to be useful.

The interesting thing about cloud computing is that we've redefined cloud computing to include everything that we already do.

Odious ideas are not entitled to hide from criticism behind the human shield of their believers feelings.

If you want to accomplish something in the world, idealism is not enough - you need to choose a method that works to achieve the goal.

So, make a real effort to avoid getting sucked into all the expensive lifestyle habits of typical Americans. Because if you do that, then people with the money will dictate what you do with your life.