Technology determines the possibilities of society. It doesnt matter whether you start out from a fascist state or a communist state or a free-market state. – Iain Banks
My point has always been that, ever since the Industrial Revolution, science fiction has been the most important genre there is. – Iain Banks
Science fiction is trying to find alternative ways of looking at realities. – Iain Banks
In so much of politics youre not allowed to disagree with whats been agreed. – Iain Banks
I love what the Valley does. I love company building. I love startups. I love technology companies. I love new technology. I love this process of invention. Being able to participate in that as a founder and a product creator, or as an investor or a board member, I just find that hugely satisfying. – Marc Andreessen