I believe in a kind of God. I think all scientists, in a way, believe in a certain God, in a certain order of nature.
From Leonard Mlodinow
In physics, all can you do is predict the consequences of physical laws.
Politicians often misuse science for political ends and to pursue their own agenda.
The attacks on global warming are no different than the attacks the cigarettes companies used to use to say that cigarettes don't cause cancer.
We all know that looks matter, and modern politicians have always assumed that their battles are decided on both substance and image.
Intentionality and talent always matter. An extraordinary feat is certainly made more likely by someone's focus, hard work, etc. But chance also matters.
I think the fun of following the movie box office and stocks is very similar to the fun of sports - all three combine passion and unpredictability.
I've always loved science, as far back as I can remember. I was very, very curious about how everything worked: the world, the physical universe, chemistry, law. So it was only natural to be curious about how our mind works.
One thing that feeds into the way you experience the social world is your mood - and one thing that affects your mood is the weather.
I always liked movies, so I started writing for Hollywood, but my day job was physics.
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