Only a knowledgeable, empowered and vocal citizenry can perform well in democracy. David Brin citizenrydemocracyempower Change image and share on social
I find humans tremendously interesting. David Brin findhumaninterest Change image and share on social
My first duty to write a gripping yarn. Second is to convey credible characters who make you feel what they feel. Only third comes the idea. David Brin characterconveycredible Change image and share on social
When it comes to privacy and accountability, people always demand the former for themselves and the latter for everyone else. David Brin accountabilitydemandpeople Change image and share on social
I like to be surprised. Fresh implications and plot twists erupt as a story unfolds. Characters develop backgrounds, adding depth and feeling. Writing feels like exploring. David Brin addbackgroundcharacter Change image and share on social
Why must conversions always come so late? Why do people always apologize to corpses? David Brin apologizeconversioncorpse Change image and share on social
When I begin a book, I inevitably discover many things along the way, about the characters, their past histories and the political intrigues that surround them. This discovery process is vital, and I would not prejudice it by deciding too much in advance. David Brin advancebeginbook share on social
It is said that power corrupts, but actually it's more true that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted by other things than power. David Brin attractcorruptcorruptible Change image and share on social
She had called in the debt that parents owe a child for bringing her, unasked, into a strange world. One should never make an offer without knowing full well what will happen if it is accepted. David Brin acceptbringcall Change image and share on social
In the book, America had already been weakened by bio terror plagues before waves of selfish violence took down the rest. But the real enemy was the kind of male human being who nurses fantasies of violent glory at the expense of his fellow citizens. David Brin americabiobook share on social
