Alex Tabarrok

People get used to more complex forms of entertainment, and they become bored by simpler forms. Television has become more complex in order to feed our demand.

The only way to thrive is to innovate. It's that simple.

The term 'natural resources' confuses people. 'Natural resources' are not like a finite number of gifts under the Christmas tree. Nature is given, but resources are created.

It is hardly surprising that women concentrate on the way they look instead of what is in their minds since not much has been put in their minds to begin with.

Some people say Hawaii is spoiled, but I don't think so. It's modern. It's a part of today's world.

I got a lot from my uncle who is a really good ska guitarist. Very ragged makeshift rhythms and intricate lines.