Emotion is often what we rely upon to carry us across the unfathomable voids in our intelligence. less than 1 minute read
I have a soft spot for art that, in terms of subject matter and material, is in bad taste. less than 1 minute read
Why do people talk of the horrors of old age? It’s great. I feel like a fine old car with the parts gradually wearing out, but I’m not complaining,… Those who find growing old terrible are people who haven’t done what they wanted with their lives. less than 1 minute read
A year spent in artificial intelligence is enough to make one believe in God. less than 1 minute read
When our governments want to sell us a course of action, they do it by making sure it’s the only thing on the agenda, the only thing everyone’s talking about. And they pre-load the ensuing discussion with highly selected images, devious and prejudicial language, dubious linkages, weak or false ‘intelligence’ and selected ‘leaks.’ less than 1 minute read
Intelligence agencies keep things secret because they often violate the rule of law or of good behavior. less than 1 minute read
Some people worry that artificial intelligence will make us feel inferior, but then, anybody in his right mind should have an inferiority complex every time he looks at a flower. less than 1 minute read
The Clinton White House today said they would start to give national security and intelligence briefings to George Bush. I don’t know how well this is working out. Today after the first one Bush said, ‘I’ve got one question: What color is the red phone? less than 1 minute read
I would like to take you seriously, but to do so would affront your intelligence. less than 1 minute read
