All we want in this life is peace, prosperity and a little paper. . .
Whether you're religious or not, there is a real need for other people's religious positions to be treated with the upmost respect.
When I look in the mirror, I am slightly reminded of self-portraits by Durer and by Rembrandt, because they both show a degree of introspection. I see some element of disappointment; I see a sense of humour, but also something that is faintly ridiculous; and I see somebody who is frightened of being found out and thought lightweight.
The disturbed individual who believes himself to be Christ, or to receive messages from God, is something of a cliche in our society. Ever since Sigmund Freud, many people have associated religiosity with neurosis and mental illness.
There were never any doctors in my family. But my grandparents and my mother had a strong social conscience that was formative.
Robots may cut down on infection and mean a consultant can see more patients, but wouldn't you rather meet the doctor than a machine?
You can now modify the genes of large animals, and the largest animal we are concerned with is the human.
But the improvements will happen faster and last longer if we can channel market forces, including innovation that's tailored to the needs of the poorest, to complement what governments and nonprofits do. We need a system that draws in innovators and businesses in a far better way than we do today.
The man who mobilizes the Christian church to pray will make the greatest contribution to world evangelization in history.
The past can be changed by the future.
I am hopeful for the American people that we can actually improve the outlook for bringing down costs in health care.