“I have a really deep belief that we create technologies to empower our...” — Sebastian Thrun Quote

“I have a really deep belief that we create technologies to empower ourselves. We've invented a lot of technology that just makes us all faster and better, and I'm generally a big fan of this. I just want to make sure that this technology stays subservient to people. People are the number one entity there is on this planet.”

“Access to high-quality education is way too limited. The United States has the world's most admirable higher education system, and yet it is very restrictive. It's so hard to get into. I never got into it as a student.”

“I've enjoyed watching 'Lost.' I'm a big fan of 'Mad Men.'”

“I'm not a big fan of people knowing too much about me.”

“I have to say I like Edinburgh, but I'm not a big fan of the Festival - I like it but I'm not a massive fan.”