“We view ourselves as separate from the cosmos, and separate from each other. The truth is, we are a continuum. One line of code in an enormously complex computational system.”–Gray Scott
Let’s just hope that code isn’t corrupt. I have my doubts.
Cosmic Quote #93
December 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Cosmic Quote #92
December 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
“I tell you, we are here on earth to fart around, and don’t let anyone tell you different.”–Kurt Vonnegut
I always knew Kurt Vonnegut was a class guy. As for the kid in the cartoon? I think that’s an 8-year-old Benny Hill.
Cosmic Quote #91
November 23, 2017 by 2 Comments
“Have you ever noticed you never get laid on Thanksgiving? I think it’s because all the coats are on the bed.”–George Carlin
Or in my house, because all our dogs are on the bed. Drive safely and enjoy your turkey.
Cosmic Quote #90
October 26, 2017 by 2 Comments
“If you’re not failing every now and again, it’s a sign you’re not doing anything very innovative.”–Woody Allen
On the other hand, if you’re failing all the time, it’s a sign you’ll probably get re-elected. And they say banker’s hours are easy.
Cosmic Quote #89
October 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
“This you may say of man – having stepped forward, he may slip back, but only half a step, never the full step back.” –John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath
“Past performance is no guarantee of future results.”–boilerplate investment disclaimer
The last time I took a half step back, I tripped over the lawn sprinkler and almost sprained an ankle. But I managed to recover. As for the current state of Western society, I’m not so sure that past performance will save us. For deeper analysis of what all of this means for the future, visit my other blog (and podcast) at Seeking Delphi.™
Cosmic Quote #88
September 26, 2017 by 7 Comments
“I look to the future because that’s where I’m going to spend the rest of my life.”–George Burns
‘Ol George, ever the straight man. If I could only live to 100, like him, there’d be plenty of future to look forward to. Too bad so many people are looking to relive the past. Believe me, it wasn’t as good as they think it was.
Cosmic Quote #87
September 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
“For thousands of years, billions of people have found meaning in playing virtual reality games. In the past, we have called these virtual reality games ‘religions’.”–Yuval Noah Harari
Geez, I’m already self-absorbed enough with two blogs and a podcast. Why would I need to bother (with) that guy?
Cosmic Quote #86
August 24, 2017 by 4 Comments
“If it turns out that there IS a God, I don’t think that he’s evil. I think that the worst you can say about him is that basically he’s an underachiever.”–Woody Allen in ‘Love and Death.’
And, as Woody also said: “There is no question there is an unseen world. The problem is, how far is it from midtown and how late is it open?” Anyway, if relativity, evolution and carbon dating aren’t enough to convince you creationism is bunk, consider this. Even god couldn’t screw humanity up this bad in just 6,000 years. (Boy am I gonna get hate mail)
Cosmic Quote #85
August 8, 2017 by 6 Comments
Quotation, n: The act of repeating erroneously the words of another.–Ambrose Bierce
I’d say the quote above isn’t true, but I’d be lying. Um. That’s assuming I copied it correctly. I’m more than capable of misquoting myself, let alone anyone else. But don’t quote me.
Cosmic Quote #84
July 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment
“The Universe is under no obligation to make sense to you.”–Neil deGrasse Tyson
The universe? Really? I’m still trying to make sense of Twin Peaks, and keep track of how much time is left on the parking meter. Don’t talk to me about the universe.
I am trying to make sense of the future at www.seekingdelphi.com.
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