“simplicity is not proof of truth. But since we cannever understand true reality, if two models both explain thesame facts, it is more rational to use the simpler one. It is amatter of convenience.”

“Scientists often invent words to fill the holes in their understanding. These words are meant as conveniences untilreal understanding can be found. Sometimes understanding comes and the temporary words can be replaced with wordsthat have more meaning. More often, however, the patch words will take on a life of their own and no one will remember that they were only intended to be placeholders.”

“There is more information in one thimble of realitythan can be understood by a galaxy of human brains. It isbeyond the human brain to understand the world and itsenvironment, so the brain compensates by creating simplifiedillusions that act as a replacement for understanding.”

“But never being wrong is no proof thatthe method of testing is sound for all cases”

“it is not belief to say God exists and then continue sinning and hoarding your wealth while innocent people die of starvation. When belief does not control your most important decisions, it is not belief in the underlying reality, it is belief in the usefulness of believing.”

“The Cheesecake Factory is a great business model, but if you take your wife there for your 25th wedding anniversary, you might not reach your 26th.”

“Reality is always controlled by the people who are the most insane.”