Pham Nuwen plunked himself down, stretching indolently.

If there be only hours, at least learn what there is time to learn.

The problem is not simply that the Singularity represents the passing of humankind from center stage, but that it contradicts our most deeply held notions of being.

We're endangered by our own success.

Animals can adapt to problems and make inventions, but often no faster than natural selection can do its work - the world acts as its own simulator in the case of natural selection.

So much technology, so little talent.

Even the largest avalanche is triggered by small things.