“DNA is like a computer program but far, far more advanced than any software ever created.”

“The secret of DNA's success is that it carries information like that of a computer program, but far more advanced. Since experience shows that intelligence is the only presently acting cause of information, we can infer that intelligence is the best explanation for the information in DNA.”

“Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning.”

“Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning.”

“We all need new ideas, images, and experiences far more than we need new stoves or cars or computers.”

“The human capacity for burden is like a bamboo - far more flexible than youd ever believe at first glance.”