Isaac Asimov on Bill Moyers World of Ideas pt 3

1988 Interview with Isaac Asimov by Bill Moyers - about learning, computers, religion, population growth, the universe..

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[ishinadish]

Only three parts? DAMN...I could've gone another 10 rounds with this interview. Brilliant! Or am I being irrational?

[Mentalplix]

I love the idea of always learning. He talks of a famous man reading a Greek grammer book on his deathbed to: "improve his mind". There's something beautiful about that, especially today, where you are considered over the hill if you're over thirty. The truth is, if you keep an inquisitive mind, you'll live a full and wondrous life because you'll never stop discovering new ideas.

[TheKungFooBunny]

Don't just turn off your mind and let someone else dictate to you how to think... he wouldn't like that. Analyze what he's saying too =P

[ThePrimordialBeing]

he wrote so many novels and books that his way of expressing his thoughts is adequately developed. you will find this ability in many authors, speakers and thinkers..

[ThePrimordialBeing]

his misunderstanding regarding the subject of 'mysticism' is quite disappointing. he didn't even scratch the surface of the real knowledge - an exclusive dominion of the real mysticism. how sad...

[Mistermaarten150]

He gives beautiful ideas to everyone.

[Silkenrain]

I've been stuck to the screen letting this man enlighten me.

[Ddep666]

Don't worry, they're in my back yard right now. I'm going to lay down some new sod tomorrow.

[Histuries van Gaia]

very concise, well done.

[aussiedossie]

pre·ten·tious

adjective

1. characterized by assumption of dignity or importance, especially when exaggerated or undeserved: a pretentious, self-important waiter.

2. making an exaggerated outward show; ostentatious.

[Histuries van Gaia]

log·or·rhe·a

noun

1. pathologically incoherent, repetitious speech.

2. incessant or compulsive talkativeness; wearisome volubility.

[victor adams]

isaac asimov i my hero