“Science isn't about WHY, it's about WHY NOT!”
“This isn't about what is . . . it's about what people think is. It's all imaginary anyway. That's why it's important. People only fight over imaginary things.”
“Science isn't just about blowing things up. Rather it's about blowing things up and knowing how you did it.”
“Sometimes people say that we're living in the future, and time's up for science fiction, but I think that never will be, because science fiction really isn't about the future. It's about change and present-day concerns”
“Childhood isn't just those years. It's also the opinions you form about them afterward. That's why our childhoods are so long.”
“Why isn't life better designed so it warns you when terrible things are about to happen?”