“The story of our species is one of overcoming existential risk through...” — David Grinspoon Quote

“The story of our species is one of overcoming existential risk through new forms of cooperation and innovation.”

“We need visions of a future in which we have applied our infinite creativity to the task of living on a finite world, where we have embraced our role, become comfortable and proficient as planet-shapers, and learned to use our technological skills to enhance the survival prospects not just of humanity but of all life on Earth.”

“It is said that Mahatma Gandhi, when asked about Western civilization, remarked, 'I think it would be a good idea.' That's how I feel about intelligent life on Earth, especially when I think about the question of what truly intelligent life might look like elsewhere in the universe.”

“I believe that democracy is the best guarantor for peace and cooperation among nations.”

“Israel is no longer a people that dwells alone, and has to join the global journey toward peace, reconciliation and international cooperation.”

“The fight against terrorism and fundamentalism knows no frontier. We need to act together and to step up cooperation at a global level.”