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What we can do should never by itself determine what we choose to

What we can do should never by itself determine what we choose to do, yet this is the way technology tends to work. – Richard Powers

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The desire to live in our imagination is driven by this suspicion that were disembodied sensibilities cobbled into our bodies. That idea has infused most of human thought since the very beginning. – Richard Powers

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Imagination
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I really like science because it seems to be that place where you get the big picture, everything connects. – Richard Powers

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Science
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This idea that a book can either be about character and feeling, or about politics and idea, is just a false binary. Ideas are an expression of the feelings and the intense emotions we hold about the world. – Richard Powers

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Politics
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Technology is a wonderful tool, but also if used incorrectly a horrible tool. Were fascinated by all aspects of it, whatever makes our human lives easier on the planet, but eventually there will have to be some sort of merger. The fascination isnt going to die down. – Reggie Watts

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Technology

Were seeing how the videos translate to the live shows and how the technology is really reaching kids. – Willie Aames

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Technology

Its very difficult in the technology space when you have been leapfrogged to prosper again. – James Chanos

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Many people recognize that technology often comes with unintended and undesirable side effects. – Leon Kass

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