Vernor Vinge

“We are on the edge of change comparable to the rise of human life on Earth.”

“Within thirty years, we will have the technological means to create superhuman intelligence. Shortly after, the human era will be ended.”

“So, if you want to have a great society, you have to have a great library.”

“The Net is a waste of time, and that's exactly what's right about it.”

“The 'Net is the first thing that humanity has built that humanity doesn't understand, the largest experiment in anarchy that we have ever had.”

“The acceleration of technological progress has been the central feature of this century.”

“I am a Singularitarian. I believe that the Singularity is coming, and that it will be the most important event in human history.”

“The postmodern condition is one where we create our own reality.”

“The future is not a place we are going to, but one we are creating.”

“The greatest danger to our future is apathy.”

“Science fiction is the only genre that allows you to explore the consequences of new technologies.”

“A truly intelligent machine will be a work of art, not a tool.”

“What is a greater traitor than a work of art?”

“I think the 'Net is a great leveler. It's the best thing for humanity since the invention of the printing press.”