Whether it’s Google or Apple or free software, we’ve got some fantastic competitors and it keeps us on our toes. 690
Until we’re educating every kid in a fantastic way, until every inner city is cleaned up, there is no shortage of thins to do. 663
Life is not divided into semesters. You don’t get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you find yourself. 791
Governments will always play a huge part in solving big problems. They set public policy and are uniquely able to provide the resources to make sure solutions reach everyone who needs them. The also found basic research, which is crucial component of the innovation that improves life for everyone. 653
In American math classes, we teach a lot of concepts poorly over many years. In the Asian systems they teach you very few concepts very well over a few years. 663
Almost every way we make electricity today, except for the emerging renewables and nuclear, puts out co2. And so, what we’re going to have to do at a global scale, is create a new system. And so, we need energy miracles. 797
In this business, by the time you realize you’re in trouble, it’s too late to save yourself. Unless you’re running scared all the time, you’re gone. 721
Television is not real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs. 749
Just in terms of allocation of time resources, religion is not very efficient. There’s a lot more I could be doing on a Sunday morning. 628
Information technology and business are becoming inextricably interwoven. I don’t think anybody can talk meaningfully about the talking about the other. 756
We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next ten. Don’t let yourself be lulled into inaction. 828
I think it’s fair to say that personal computers have become the most empowering tool we’ve ever created. They’re tools of communication, they’re tools of creativity, and they can be shaped by their user. 2.79K
Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important. 813
I believe that if you show people the problems and you show them the solutions they will be moved to act. 788
