Redefine the possible.

The point is to explore whatever may be helpful for thinking, understanding, and acting responsibly over long periods of time.

Civilization’s shortening attention span is mismatched with the pace of environmental problems.

If you don't like bacteria, you're on the wrong planet.

The main problem with solar on the Earth's surface is that it is so intermittent, and we don't have decent storage yet.

The great problem with the future is that we die there. This is why it is so hard to take the future personally, especially the longer future, because that world is suffused with our absence.

As you gain elevation [on the mountain] your IQ goes down - but your emotional affect goes up, which is great for having a mythic experience, whether you want to or not.