I do think that the standard media is controlled by the conventional wisdom about global warming. We've come to believe - from reading a lot of articles and talking to a lot of scientists - that there's another side to be heard.

The key to learning is feedback. It is nearly impossible to learn anything without it.

The conventional wisdom is often wrong.

Data, I think, is one of the most powerful mechanisms for telling stories. I take a huge pile of data and I try to get it to tell stories.

Information is a beacon, a cudgel, an olive branch, a deterrent--all depending on who wields it and how.

Solving a problem is hard enough; it gets that much harder if you’ve decided beforehand it can’t be done.

No matter how expert you may be, well-designed checklists can improve outcomes.