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We build scientific theories to organize and manipulate the world, to reduce phenomena into manageable units. ”
I'm not nearly as important as I used to think I was. It's a wonderful discovery. ”
We assume that everything's becoming more efficient, and in an immediate sense that's true; our lives are better in many ways. But that improvement has been gained through a massively inefficient use of natural resources. ”
The first rule of sustainability is to align with natural forces, or at least not try to defy them. ”
You should only go into science if you really have a yearning to make scientific discoveries. ”
Among the many important provisions in the energy bill are the creation of an estimated half million new jobs, increased oil production, blackout protection, controlling fertilizer costs by stabilizing natural gas prices and enacting new efficiency benchmarks. ”
A rock band with vocals is what I always wanted to be a part of; in fact, it feels very natural for me. ”
Nobody's a natural. You work to get good and then work to get better. It's hard to stay on top. ”
There are those whose sole claim to profundity is the discovery of exceptions to the rules. ”
Highly skilled immigrants are critical to innovation and are important contributors to economic growth in the United States. ”