“I joined the board of the Santa Fe Institute.” — Esther Dyson Quote

I joined the board of the Santa Fe Institute.

I became a real free market fanatic. I'm probably less so now than even two or three years ago.

In this the age of concern over privacy invasion and surveillance and manipulation, people will start to realize that there is no way to avoid being manipulated by other people, governments, marketers, and the like.

Don't leave hold of your common sense. Think about what you're doing and how the technology can enhance it. Don't think about technology first.

The challenge of ensuring adequate, nutrient-rich food for an expanding global population is a daunting one, especially given constraints on key resources like water and agricultural land.

I tell the players that the bus is moving. This club has to progress. And the bus wouldn't wait for them. I tell them to get on board.

I don't like leaving work behind. I hate the idea that something might be happening on the drawing board at home that I am going to miss.

Because most startups are lean and scrappy organizations consisting of a limited number of people and supported by an even smaller number of resources, startups cannot afford to have any slackers on board. When you fail, you cause an 'epic failure,' and when you win, everyone in the company knows about it.

Financing for 'Shotgun Stories' was initiated with money from close friends and family. This is where the money to go into production came from. After production, a company called 'Upload Films' came on board and provided post-production funds and services. In both instances, people were taking a gamble on us.