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“There is nothing noble in being superior to some other man. The true nobility is in being superior to your previous self.”

Some of my favourite linguistic developments

It was human arrogance to assume that aliens would only speak to us in languages that could be heard. How many civilizations have stared in awe at the beautiful northern lights, unaware of their true meaning?

"At the core of "Star Trek" is Gene Roddenberry’s vision of the future. So much of science-fiction is about a dystopian society with human civilization having crumbled. He had an affirmative, shining, positive view of the future. He said the Starship Enterprise was a metaphor for Starship Earth. The strength of the starship is in its diversity. Everyone contributing their best, their vantage points and their unique experiences. Working as a team to face a common challenge. We can prevail if we have confidence in our problem-solving capabilities, in our inventive genius and our innovative qualities. I think it’s that that inspires every generation."

When I hear someone mention Star Trek