Quotes about "Politics & Government"

Democracy is not just about voting but about informed voting. If democracy doesn't have access to reliable sources of information and instead relies on social proof, then there is no way of distinguishing between junk evidence and actual knowledge. ”

Regardless of our political stance, we cannot afford to perpetuate the Western car-centric model. ”

When democracies don't deliver growth, alternatives seem more attractive. ”

If we can make great games for PS3 players... how many PS3 players are out there? If we can make great games for everybody, that's a much bigger service. There's no reason I shouldn't do that. ”

With nonfiction, I had to learn how to be a clear communicator, but it was also a relief to be able to articulate some of my political ideas and beliefs. I also try to do that in my fiction, but I'm more interested in asking questions that lead to more questions, mysteries that lead to more mysteries, rather than immediate answers and solutions. ”

I think Lena Dunham, the public figure, is - I hate the word 'brand,' but I'm going to use it - it's such a brand that is so tethered to her public persona and to 'Girls', but also this progressive politics that she's been more vocal about. ”

The first day you're a leader is the beginning of the end of your political career. ”

I'm not sure that it matters as much to women as to our male colleagues to have the public adulation and be on the public mind. ”

I think it's always wonderful to dress people in the public eye. It's the icing on the cake and such an endorsement of what we do. ”

When I travel, I like to take advantage of room service. I'm really into eggs Benedict in the morning. ”