Experience shows that if you put more ethicists on a problem, you can end up with more problems. Gregory Benford endethicistexperience Change image and share on social
The Matrix itself is not some external evil, but rather an outcome of our own error, our karmic payoff of past actions. Not merely illusion, it is an allusion to a founding myth of our culture. Gregory Benford actionallusionculture Change image and share on social
Like immense time-binding discussions, genres allow ideas to be developed and traded, and for variations to be spun down through decades. Gregory Benford binddecadedevelop Change image and share on social
Terraforming our moon will take many decades and vast abilities. Before we can begin, we'll have to master the resources of our solar system - especially transporting raw masses over interplanetary distances. Gregory Benford abilitybegindecade share on social
The common liberal orthodoxy that living close to the land leads to eco-awareness is historically naive, considering that Mesopotamia, northern Africa, and the Mayan civilization were ruined by people who had lived there quite a long while. Gregory Benford africaawarenesscivilization share on social
As fandom grew more variegated, genzines reflected a broadening of interests, carrying personal columns of humor and reflection, science articles, amateur fiction, stylish gossip, and inevitably, thoughtful pieces on the future of fandom. Gregory Benford amateurarticlebroaden share on social
Genre pleasures are many, but the quality of shared values within an ongoing discussion may be the most powerful, enlisting lifelong devotion in its fans. Gregory Benford devotiondiscussionenlist Change image and share on social
My brother Jim and I shared a womb without a view for nine months. Gregory Benford brotherjimmonth Change image and share on social
Science would lead you to a more interesting life than something else. Gregory Benford interestleadlife Change image and share on social
In temperate zones, winter is the best insecticide; it keeps the bugs in check. The tropics enjoy no such respite, so plants there have developed a wide range of alkaloids that kill off nosy insects and animals. Gregory Benford alkaloidanimalbug share on social
