Newton Lee quotes

Every major technological innovation propels humanity forward to the point of no return. (Newton Lee)
Information is power. Disinformation is abuse of power. View quote
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There is a fine line between free speech and hate speech. Free speech encourages debate whereas hate speech incites violence. View quote
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The two-way street of Total Information Awareness is the road that leads to a more transparent and complete picture of ourselves, our governments, and our world. View quote
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War is legitimized state-sponsored terrorism in a grand scale. View quote
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Journalists should be watchdogs, not lapdogs. View quote
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Our strongest ally in the battle against death is the combination of futurism, transhumanism, science, technology, philosophy, and politics. View quote
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"To be, or not to be” is such a mesmerizing quote because it applies to almost every decision in life. The choices we make define who we are. View quote
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Only time will tell if serendipity becomes zemblanity as consumers are constantly bombarded by advertisements. View quote
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The advancement of education and the advancement of society are absolutely synonymous. The causes of conflict can be eliminated only through the advancement of both. View quote
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It is conceivable that AI will be able to understand all the news and investigative reports in all languages from both traditional and social media, connect the dots, predict imminent dangers, and identify long-term concerns. (Newton Lee)
The real solution to human longevity will likely involve both traditional and alternative medicine, scientific and philosophical problem-solving, as well as big data analysis and human intuition. View quote
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What will it take to rally all peoples and nations to unite in the name of humanity? An all-out alien invasion or imminent mass extinction? Perhaps a gentler proposal like a Human Heritage Month would help to raise awareness that we are all human beings living together on the same beautiful planet marred by undue human conflicts and selfishness. View quote
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Trying to get rid of the symptoms (terrorists) without paying attention to the root cause (terrorist motives) does not eradicate the disease but may instead exacerbate it. View quote
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Cyber attacks and terrorist threats are a lethal combination that can only be resolved by aligning conscientious counterterrorism policies with cybersecurity technologies. View quote
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Learning is an innate human behavior. A healthy baby is happy and excited to learn to speak, play and express itself. Why should learning stop being fun? The human race cannot survive without continuous learning. Let us impart the enthusiasm and creativity of learning in the classrooms. View quote
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It is easier to point fingers than to accept responsibilities. People complain about elected officials but they do not care to vote. They criticize some multinational corporations but their banks and 401K are profiting from the stocks of those companies. View quote
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I am never content with what I have [accomplished]. Jimmy reminded me of those less fortunate than I, people out there who are struggling just to survive. View quote
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Stolen digital certificates and DNS poisoning make a lethal cocktail. View quote
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Although there is a delicate balance between children's privacy and parental awareness, a good parent should always be attentive to their children's activities and feelings – both online and offline. View quote
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A just and lasting peace demands apologies and forgiveness. ... A just and lasting peace embraces gender equality. ... A just and lasting peace calls for economic reforms. (Newton Lee)
Transhumanism can offer new insights and unorthodox solutions to insurmountable problems that have stumped politicians for years, decades, and centuries. View quote
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We do need education, just not the one-size-fits-all education. Albert Einstein did not talk until he was four years old. View quote
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Too many people prefer to stay inside their own comfort zones with a one-sided liberal or conservative sentiment, creating their own information silos. View quote
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Change was a constant in Walt Disney's commitment to tell a story well, to bring it to an audience through the technology of the day, and to push that technology so that rather than controlling the story, it enhanced the story and gave it an opportunity to touch people, to speak to each of them individually, to make it believable. View quote
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