I Find Humans Tremendously Interesting

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

A Neurosis Defends Itself By Coming Up With Rationalizations To Explain Away Bizarre Behavior.

If An Outsider Perceives 'something Wrong' With A Core Scientific Model, The Humble And Justified Response Of That Curious Outsider Should Be To Ask 'what Mistake Am I Making?' Before Assuming 100% Of The Experts Are Wrong.

Science Has Learned Recently That Contempt And Indignation Are Addictive Mental States. I Mean Physically And Chemically Addictive. Literally! People Who Are Self-righteous A Lot Are Apparently Doping Themselves Rhythmically With Auto-secreted Surges Of Dopamine, Endorphins And Enkephalins. Didn't You Ever Ask Yourself Why Indignation Feels So Good?

The Worst Mistake Of First Contact, Made Throughout History By Individuals On Both Sides Of Every New Encounter, Has Been The Unfortunate Habit Of Making Assumptions. It Often Proved Fatal.