Tool - something with a use on one end and a grasp on the other end.

In our researches on the likely economic apocalypse it's become clear what is the prime survival tool for hard times: friends. Good friends. Lots of them.

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

Style is time’s fool. Form is time’s student

One advantage of a solar collector in space: It would be some kind of origami thing that would unfold and be relatively light because it doesn't have gravity to deal with.

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

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.