I think computers are the ultimate writing tool. I'm a very slow writer, so I appreciate it every day. Sherry Turkle computerdayslow Change image and share on social
If I wasn't a professional scientist, I'd be an amateur scientist. But plan B was to go into computers. Michio Kaku amateurcomputerplan Change image and share on social
The humanitarian developers behind World of Warcraft have also discovered a way to bribe gamers into turning off their computers and going outside. If you log off for a few days, your character will be more 'rested' when you resume playing, a mode that temporarily speeds up your leveling. Clive Thompson bribecharactercomputer share on social
Google did a great job hacking the Web to create search - and then monetizing search with advertising. And Apple did a great job humanizing hardware and software so that formerly daunting computers and applications could become consumer-friendly devices - even a lifestyle brand. Douglas Rushkoff advertiseappleapplication share on social
Why does everyone think the future is space helmets, silver foil, and talking like computers, like a bad episode of Star Trek? Tracey Ullman badcomputerepisode Change image and share on social
I know when I grew up, it was, if it was daylight outside, get outside. Well, now, with the technological age of computers and everything, everyone's inside virtually going everywhere they want to go, virtually having relationships, virtually traveling across the neighborhood, virtually going to that island. Matthew McConaughey agecomputerdaylight share on social
Equipped with cell phones, beepers, and handheld computers, the 'conspicuously industrious' blur the line between home and office by working anytime, anywhere. Jo Ann Davis anytimebeeperblur Change image and share on social
I've never had Internet access. Actually, I have looked at things on other people's computers as a bystander. A few times in my life I've opened email accounts, twice actually, but it's something I don't want in my life right now. Jhumpa Lahiri accessaccountbystander share on social
My dad could be beyond brilliant but totally introverted. If we're talking about computers, he's on. Otherwise, he's a total recluse - he stays in the house and won't leave, and I'm like that. If I'm not working, I'm locked up in my room. Alessandra Torresani brilliantcomputerdad share on social
In computing, turning the obvious into the useful is a living definition of the word 'frustration'. Alan Perlis computedefinitionfrustration Change image and share on social